Ellen did not know if it was right for her to be the one to break the silence. The four of them just stood there staring each other down like they were thrown into one cowboy movie where they were about to have a shootout. She at least expected Varian to break the silence between them since he was older but he was holding himself better than she thought.
"I will be there" she muttered silently pointing to the seat as she moved to the outdoor chair. It was as though she was trying to be mindful and not break off the silent thing they had going on. She sat staring at them from her angle. She was ready to help them break off the ice brewing between them when Alicia stepped forward and pointed to herself.
"I am Alicia and you are Daddy," she said and he nodded. She turned to her brothers p
