To the residents of Ashley Drive it's a perfect start to a summer weekend. Children are out playing various games. The birds chirp in the morning sunshine.
"Thomas! Thomas where are you?" In the darkness the voice sounds a little muffled. The quiet was better. If only it could remain quiet a little longer.
"Come on Thomas, this isn't the time! Thomas, stop hiding and come out." The voice sounds a little more worried, maybe this will work. The sounds of footsteps approaching, and finally, slowly blinding daylight pushes away the darkness.
"Oh Thomas."
Sitting on the floor, a brown haired head is turned towards the back wall of the closet. Hands trying to block away the sharp stinging light from eyes adjusted to the black emptiness that enveloped them only moments before.
"Thomas we've talked about this." Thomas, for that is who is sitting on the floor, slowly turns hi