HIS BABY MAMA
I declared, and they agreed.
Opening the gate, I took the kids inside the house, got some cornflakes and milk for them, and turned on the cartoon. I apologize silently that I can't give them proper food. I sit with them, holding their hands.
"You guys have to be good because mommy is going somewhere and will be back soon. Do you understand?"
"Are you really going to come back soon?" Jersey asked, and I gave her a reassuring nod before hugging them.