The First Day

The After telling Margaret what had happened I spent most of the day trying to console her and contacting friends.  A detective from the Sheriffs department came and talked to Margaret and I and we told him what little we knew or suspected.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) called and told us that the Grandchildren would be placed with their Aunt and Uncle since the killer was unknown at that time.

The hospital administration told me that I should stay with Margaret as long as necessary and that they would provide me with meals.

At five PM DSS called and asked me to meet them with Aunt Laurie and Uncle Joey.

Billy and Ryan were brought to the meeting place (Frankie was already with Laurie and Joey).  After a couple of hours we were allowed to leave and Billy asked if he could stay with Margaret and I.  Laurie and Joey had no objections so we all went back to the hospital to see Margaret.  When they left, Billy stayed with us.

I had been so busy that I had little time to grieve and I was so tired that sleep came easily.

That was the last good nights sleep that I was to have for some time.

Love and Blessings to all,
John