A Cold Homecoming

"Gordon!" Helen was barely holding herself together. "Gareth, let him in, quickly!"

Gareth had already placed the name. He opened the door with undisguised surprise.

Gordon stepped inside and removed his hat, revealing a face that had been worn down by years of hard living. He looked around the room, and when his gaze landed on Helen, something moved through his eyes.

"Mom..."

Helen rose to he