Samantha picked Matthew up and went back into the house.
She called Libby and said, "Take the boy back to the room. I'll go see my mother."
Libby replied, "Yes, Miss."
When Samantha handed Matthew to Libby, the boy was a little unhappy and hugged her neck without letting go. She comforted him softly and said, "Be a good boy okay, Matt. Go and play with Libby. I'll have to check up on your grandma. I'll come down and look for you again later."
Libby coaxed too. "I'll play Gelo blocks with you, okay? The one your third uncle gave to you last time."
At the mere mention of Gelo, Matthew's eyes lit up and he finally let go.
Samantha watched Libby carry Matthew upstairs. She walked to the hall and saw an angry, red-faced Irene talking on the phone.
She sat beside Irene and comforted the latter by reaching out and patting her back.
