She gives him a smile in thanks, pulling out her keys. The windows were dark, showing that Eve hadn't been brought by with the babysitter for anything. There was no one home, as she expected. Sometimes Eve would forget something and be driven over to retrieve it. This was a rare occasion of solitude.

Lily lead him to the door, unlocking it and letting him in. "Forgive the mess." She said breathlessly, placing her purse on the table. Some of Eve's toys were scattered about, along with drawings on the wall. She gave a laugh, knowing he'd understand. His son was older, but messes were their natural state.