When She's Not Here. (Sequel to 'Him, Me and Them.)

I watch as mam walks out the door.
"James, Come over to daddy." I look him in the eyes and shake my head. I push my 5 year old sister Ella, behind me to protect her. I look up at Sean, my step-dad, for help. He smirks and walks over and lifts Ella. My real dad, Mark, lifts me and says'
"We're going to have a competition. Whoever screams first is the loser..."