David hurried down from the school bus and dashed into the house, his school bag and lunch box dangling from him and swinging every which way as he ran. He climbed the stairs two at a time with his little twelve year old legs. He was really excited. Dad was coming home today after being away on a business trip for a month. It was really just three weeks but still, it was a month.

Halfway up the stairs he saw his dad descending, suitcase in hand, phone to his ear, looking very handsome in the three piece dark coloured suit.

"Daddy!" David screamed with excitement, letting his lunch box roll down the stairs, arms spread open.

"I am just about to leave the house, I will be there in ten minutes, give or take depending on the traffic."

He was speaking to...