They had never been apart in five years. Not one day.

Now there was a new woman in his life. Could she handle her Bobby? Those moods?

Saying goodbye would be difficult. No tears, Rachel thought.

She passed his hand to the teacher on his first school day.

Tears flowed.

John B Sinclair now lives in Scotland and is a freelance writer of mostly comedy material to the local news media.

He worked abroad for many years (Bermuda and the Bahamas) and loved his visits to the US. Orlando, New York City, and Boston are his favourite places. JBS enjoys football (soccer) and Maine Lobster.