The children, Ben and Lucy, clung to their mother, their wide eyes darting around nervously. “I’m Robert and this is my Julia. You’ll be safe here,” he reassured them. The mother introduced herself as Natalie and after bidding their goodnights, the couple went inside.
While Julia was pleased with the act of letting the family stay in their garage, Robert found himself worrying about the consequences. That night, Robert found sleep elusive. He lay awake staring at the ceiling, questions swirling in his mind.