The alarm went off the next morning.

Kitty had clung to him the whole night.

The only good thing was that the storm had stopped.

Red managed to get out of the bed without waking Kitty.

He went into the bathroom and took a shower.

He got ready for the day.

He went downstairs and cooked breakfast for Kitty and the kids.

He came back up with a tray of food.

He woke Kitty up

She opened her eyes and smiled.

She said "oh this looks wonderful…thank you".

He said "anything for my girl".

She kissed him.

She was about to start eating but she realized Red was dressed for work.

She tensed and said in a scared voice "you're, you're leaving"?

He said "yeah, I need to go to work today".

She started to get scared.

She said "after everything that happened last night you're leaving me here alone"?

He said "of course not; Eric and Steven are staying with you".

She got quiet and started picking at her food.

He said "what is it"?

She said "I want you here with me not the kids".

He smiled and said "I know baby but I really need to go to work even if it's just for a few hours".

She said "will you come home for lunch"?

He said "absolutely".

She said "will you still call me"?

He kissed her and said "you got it".

He said "it will be alright baby the patrol car is still passing our house every 30 minutes".

She nodded.

Red said "I'm just a phone call away; if it gets to be too much I'll home come".

She smiled and said "okay".

He kissed her head and left her to finish her breakfast.

Kitty could see that Red was tired.

She knew he had stayed up and keeping watch.

She could tell Red was jumpy she wasn't stupid.

Bob was still out there somewhere.

Red continued his phone calls and closed the shop for the day and came home at lunch.

Kitty was strung tighter than a kite when he got home.

She ran right into his arms.

He held her and saw that she was alone.

He said "where are the kids"?

She said "gone".

Red got upset "what do you mean gone"?

She said "they had plans and I told them it was okay".

She said "I knew you would be home in an hour".

He said "I don't care I told them to stay home with you".

She said "Red I didn't want to make a big fuss; we agreed not to tell them what happened last night remember"?

He said "are you telling me that you are ready to start staying home alone now"?

Her eyes widened and she shook her head negatively.

She said "absolutely not"!

He said "then next time don't let them leave"!

He said "I told them to stay with you and I meant it".

She said "I know but I didn't want the kids to worry that Bob could possibly get into the house".

He said "speaking of that there is something I need to tell you".

She said "what is it"?

He said "think back to when I got that phone call a little while ago when I said it was the wrong number…do you remember that"?

She nodded.

He said "I lied it was the cops they said the prints were matched with Bob's".

Her eyes widened.

She said "you lied to me"?

He said "honey, you were already scared that was the last thing you needed was to hear".

She said "I wish you would've told me"?

He said "I'm sorry baby".

She said "no more lies okay"?

He nodded they sat down and had lunch.

They finished lunch and just sat at the table talking.

The kids walked in and Red looked at them.

Eric and Steven knew they were in trouble.

Red said "I thought I told you to stay with your mother".

They started stuttering.

She said "Red don't".

Red just looked at them and said "do not let it happen again".

They nodded and ran to the basement.

Kitty gave him a look.

He said "what… you had been scared so I scared them".

She rolled her eyes and smiled.

She loved her protective husband.

Red said "I'm going to change; will you be alright for a couple of minutes".

She thought about it and said "yes".

He kissed her head and went upstairs.

As promised he came back down a couple of minutes later.

He saw her sitting on the couch.

He walked up behind her and kissed her head.

She looked up and smiled.

He walked around the sofa and sat down next to her.

She snuggled up to him and relaxed.

The rest of the day went smoothly.

Kitty still didn't leave Red's side.

It was about 9:45 p.m.

He saw Kitty yawn.

He said "okay my little Kit-Kat it's time for you to go to bed".

She took his hand and they walked upstairs.

She followed without arguing.

He knew she was tired since she didn't put up a fight.

She walked into their bathroom and changed.

She came out of the bathroom wearing Red's shirt.

Red was standing by the bed.

He lifted the covers and told her to get in.

She climbed in bed and he put the sheets over her.

He sat on top of the covers.

Red kissed Kitty good night.

Red stood up to leave and Kitty's hand shot out and grabbed Red's wrist.

He looked at her and sat back down.

Red said "what is it"?

She said "where are you going"?

He said "to sit out in the hallway".

She said "but Red I need you"!

He said "I'm sorry Kitty but I need to keep watch…Bob is still out there".

She said "Red there is a patrol car driving by every 30 minutes".

He said "I don't care it's my job to make sure you're safe".

She said "but I only feel safe with your arms wrapped around me".

He said "Kitty I'll come to bed later".

She said "but Red…".

Red raised his voice and said "Kitty drop it I'm going to sit out in the hallway"!

She jumped and her eyes started to well up with tears.

He said "oh honey I'm sorry; would it make you feel better if I stay with you until you fall asleep"?

She nodded.

He sat his gun on the night stand.

He laid on top of the covers and let her snuggle up to him.

She sighed and rubbed her face against his chest.

She breathed in his scent; closed her eyes and fell asleep.

He waited until he was sure she was asleep and got up and went into the hallway.