Before the Bells Could Ring
When he saw me, he gave Rosie a quick kiss on the cheek, just to tease me.
Rosie giggled and blushed, leaning on Jeffrey's shoulder.
Just then, little Sean in her arms spotted me and pointed. "Mommy, there's the bad guy."
Rosie turned and our eyes met. She looked like she did not know what to do.
Jeffrey, still smiling, looked at me.
"Malcolm, did you sneak here to mess up the birthday party?
"If you're mad, be mad at me, not the kid.” He's done nothing wrong.