A Carefully Crafted Plan
I had an idea one weekday morning. I casually told Madelyn at breakfast that I would be attending an event late that night. Her response was just what I had anticipated—all smiles and nods, nothing unusual. In my heart, though, this was a test. With the house to herself, I was curious to see what she would do.

A Carefully Crafted Plan
Unexpected Arrival
Curious, I arrived home early when plans changed. I noticed Madelyn sliding out of the garage, as if in a hurry, as I drew into the driveway. Her shocked expression added to the strangeness of the event. Why was she hurrying out of the garage? I knew that wasn’t part of her regular responsibilities.

Unexpected Arrival