At that, Thomas broke out into a cold sweat. The cutely hopeful look in his son's eyes was enough to make Thomas' insides twist with guilt, and it was about to get a whole lot worse.
Goddammit, why did his school have to take holiday breaks?! If school was in session, Jamie would be in class with a full belly right now.
"Jamie, uhm-" Thomas fidgeted, running his hands through his hair, "I don't- I think we should wait until dinner, okay, mate?" Not that there was much for dinner, a few crackers and a stray slice of cheese, but Thomas was going to give Jamie all of it.