Ending the night
As the evening drew to a close, the family gathered for a quiet dinner. The earlier tension slowly melted away as they enjoyed their meal together.
“This is nice,” Lucy said, smiling at Robert. He nodded, feeling the same. “It really is.” The kids’ chatter filled the room, their energy finally settling.
The strange events of the day seemed distant now, replaced by the warmth of home. It was a comforting end to an otherwise unsettling day.