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Janice had been pleased and relieved when she felt Jack climb into bed with her during the night. He hadn't been due home for two more days, but something had happened with one of the loads he had contracted for, cutting this run short.

She wondered if he knew what the governments were asking women to do. He hadn't said a word, but there hadn't been much conversation between them. Janice smiled at the memory of their love-making. It was the first thing they did when he came home and the last before he went over the road again. There was plenty of time for talk in between.

The twins had already been fed, dressed and were on their way to school. It was Pat Kelly's day to drive and she had picked them up ten minutes ago. That left her with her oldest child and waiting for Jack to come down after taking his shower.

Janice knew that she would have to speak to Mark about what was going on sooner or later. She and Jack would do it together once they discussed it themselves. But how was she going to broach it if he didn't know? Truth be told, the mere thought of it sickened her and she was nervous as all get out about what Jack would have to say. Well... what could he say? What could any of them say?

"Morning, sleepyhead!"

"Morning, dad."

Janice turned, smiling at the exchange between her husband and their son. Setting her husband's breakfast down in front of him, she kissed the top of his head. He, in turn, grabbed a handful of her plump bottom and nuzzled playfully in her cleavage. "She's smothering me, Mark. Help!"

"Right, dad. She hasn't killed you yet. That line's getting pretty old now." Janice grinned at Mark and winked. She couldn't help wondering if they would stay as close after...