Gary eyed Charity for a moment, before turning to Michah. She'd never liked giving the kids bad news. He suspected that she didn't want them to associate bad feelings with her, especially after her long absence. He didn't mind it though, being a dad meant being the bad guy sometimes. They knew that too.<br/><br/>Gary put a hand on Micha's shoulder, his eyes twinkling. "Son, I know how hard this must be for you. But me and your mother are going on a business trip together now. It could take all day, maybe even longer." The corners of his mouth twitched up in a grin, he always enjoyed this banter with his son. "I'm afraid we're going to have to leave you here, alone in a room with a pretty girl. Can you do this for us, son? Can you look after her?"