Apprehensively waiting in the bay window of his parents Victorian townhouse.
Thomas, excited for his father to return home from his job in the city, waited for the sound of the wrought iron gate as it clinked open and close.
Saturdays meant family time, although Thomas' father was not known for his reliability.
But this week, Daddy had promised Thomas that they would spend the full afternoon together, and Thomas had been excitedly planning the games for the day.
The phone rings, Thomas heart sinks, the dreaded words, I'm sorry Thomas, Daddy has to work late today.
Another broken promise.