James decided to use the outside restroom quickly before returning to the house. The air was definitely changing. Winter felt like it was drawing nearer. He came back in closing the door behind him making sure it was locked. He drained the remainder of his cup down the sink before heading back upstairs.

He saw Maggie sat in the chair struggling with Hannah. He spoke softly to her, "let me take Hannah for a bit my love. You to back to bed. I will stay up for a bit until I get myself sorted"