"He's not my life partner. Don't be dumb." And he hopes that didn't sound too defensive.

When they arrive at the house, Howard piles out of the car. The diaper bags get stuffed into the sleeping bag with the food, then rolled up and put in an inconspicuous place in a closet. They don't switch on the lights. Howard hands the flares to Diana.

"You got your flashlight? I'm going to go up on the roof and watch. You go, set the flares and run back. Unless you got any better ideas."