Thursday morning, and she walked through the hours like a zombie. She had Xavier for the day, and as she knew Jennifer had had little sleep, she offered to look after him for the rest of the week at no charge. She needed this job, the few dollars she made ensured she could provide for them, however meagre. There were no longer the luxuries she used to take for granted, but they ate, and they enjoyed themselves occasionally. It had been so long since she’d had a regular paycheck, that with Jennifers help, she felt useful again. If anything, looking after Xavier today would be helpful. He would provide a welcome distraction to Dylan and indeed herself. If she was too busy to think about him, then maybe it wouldn’t hurt so much. Whilst the kids played she hid in the bedroom, sending voic