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like he hadn’t been doing police work for most of his adult life.  Detective Lewis seemed impressed, but he needed to call in his references and said he would be back in a few minutes.  Now, 20 minutes later he began to doubt what the outcome was going to be.  He let out a slow breath when he heard him open the door.  “Sorry about the wait; I spoke with Chief Spencer and he spoke highly of you.”  He was relieved; they always got along, but one could never be too sure.  “In speaking with him, I think there’s no doubt that you would make a great addition to our station.”
    Thomas smiled.  “I am pleased to hear that; thank you.”
    “When can you start?”
    Thomas wanted to begin work as soon as possible.  He had a life to get back to and this way he could have some extra money coming in.  “I can be here tomorrow."
    “Perfect; we will have you do some ride-alongs with Officer John Timbers.  He has been here for 30 years and he is a great trainer.  We will see you tomorrow at…8:00?”
    “I will be here; thank you.”  He shook his hand and then left the office.  He was so glad that this day was shaping up the way that it was.  He had to go pick up his kids, because they had reason to celebrate.  He made good timing when driving to Cassie and Seth’s house.  He couldn’t wait to tell them that any thoughts of him not having a place to work were unfounded.  He ran up to the door and knocked.  “Knock Knock.”  He peered in the house and saw that no one was in the living room.  “Cassie?  Where is everyone?”  He laughed to himself; he hoped Cassie didn’t have to tie them up because they were acting nuts.  Worse yet, he hoped they didn’t tie her up.  It was a crazy thought; Scarlett and he raised good kids.  “Hello; is anyone here?”
    “We’re out here Thomas.”  He followed the sound of her voice and saw that they were out in the backyard.  He was in disbelief when he got out there.  “Hello; how did your interview go?”
    He looked at her; she was working on her laptop and she had a playpen up, where Savannah seemed content to play by herself.  The other kids were playing a game of football.  It appeared to be one, big, happy family.  “I am in awe.”  He laughed as he sat down.
    “What?  You have great kids.  They knew that I had work to do.  Bethany convinced them to play a game of football; it gets rid of their energy, and keeps them occupied.  It’s a win-win.”  She laughed as they looked out into the grass.  He was probably most shocked that Bethany was willing to get down and dirty.  She was always the prim and proper girl that worried about dirt under her nails.  “So, you didn’t answer my question; how was your interview?”
    He chuckled as he turned to her.  “Oh yeah; well, it went better than I could have hoped for.”
    “Really?  When do you start?”
    “Tomorrow morning.”
    Her eyes got big and she grinned.  “Was there ever any doubt?”
    He shrugged to that question; he had plenty of doubt.  “I’m just glad that it’s over.”
    “Yeah; interviews are never fun.”  She was correct in that aspect.  He would rather go to the dentist, than sit in an interview.  Seeing his kids interact so well put his mind at ease.  He worried that Cassie would be finished with baby-sitting before it really even started.  “You don’t have to worry Thomas.”  She replied; it was almost as if she was reading his mind.  “They were great today.”
    “You didn’t have any problems?”
    “Not unless you count the time they tied me up; we got passed it.”  She laughed to show that she was teasing.
    “Hey don’t laugh; it crossed my mind.”
    “Really; I’m positive that today was a smooth process.  I love those kids; just like they were my own.  “I am free to continue to watch them, whenever you need me too.”
    “Beginning Monday you will only have Judy and Joey.  I will get the other kids when they get out of