Carmen hadn't heard her alarm ring because she was so tired the day before with the preparations for her children's birthday. They were going to celebrate their third birthday and it seemed like it was yesterday that she gave birth and yet it was only yesterday. Her babies were growing so fast and that was how bad things started happening around the house. She always had to be running behind them to limit the damage. she was still very happy to be the mother of these little balls of energy and she had experienced impeccable love since Elio returned. They lived in their little paradise together and everything was perfect. Three years wasn't three days so it was time to get down to business. She got out of bed and saw a note on the nightstand. She took it and unfolded it.
“I hope you slept well my love. I went out to get the children's presents. I won't be long."