Marcus wore a dark sweater and carried a grey coat on his arm. He appeared ready to leave the place.

Caught off-guard, Melissa fell into his arms.

He held her with one hand and said casually, "Oh, you're back?"

He glanced around and said, “Julie just took Matthew to the park."

Melissa wondered why Marcus was there then. Before she could ask, like he anticipated her question, he said, “I brought something for Matthew. I'm leaving now!"