"I caught an earlier flight-" "Oh… no." Chel's thoughts abruptly shifted as she listened to the recording. "I forgot to tell Lexx about Dad coming home! If he shows up… I can't even imagine how Dad would react! I had better go back and tell him now while dad isn't here-" Chel was just about to tell Kip to stop when the sound she least wanted to hear reached her room. It was the clatter of keys in the front door and the familiar opening creak.