Florence woke Harper and Ethan at 6am and took them to the PE changing rooms so they could get washed and dressed. Florence made them breakfast in the school kitchens and made them sandwiches for their lunch before returning to under the stage.
At 8:30, Florence knew that she had to go to class and leave Harper and Ethan on their own. "Harper, I've got to go to school now."
"Oh, are we going to the childminder's?"
"No… you're staying here. I have to leave you and Ethan here."
"Okay."
"Harper, listen to me, Ethan has more toys in this bag and your lunches and your drinks are here. I'll be back at lunchtime. If anyone comes in here, you need to grab Ethan and come back to the corner."
"Okay."
"And stay quiet!" Florence felt guilty for leaving the kids on their own. "I love you both, sweethearts, bye!"
Florence got through her first two lessons, pretending everything was normal, before Mrs Diamond called her out of her lesson. "Florence, can you come to my office?" Florence immediately followed Mrs Diamond to her office. Her heart was pounding. Could they have found Harper and Ethan?