But he couldn’t bring his sleeping children along with him. They needed to remain at home. Sighing, David realized he had to ask his mother for another favor, regardless of how he felt about it. He knew she’d never let him forget this day, but he was left with no alternatives.
Thus, David begged his mother to babysit for one more night. Initially, she refused, but after persistent coaxing, she conceded. “But remember, this is the last time!” she warned. David knew she was serious; she had never enjoyed the responsibilities of being a grandmother. However, she also understood that this was the only feasible solution for him to reunite with his wife.