Writetober - Day 4 - Key

Turning the key to unlock the door, Liam was aware he was about to face the ghosts of his past.  What was he thinking returning here, alone, after so much time away.

The ghost of his mother's laughter taunted him.  The keys and loose change gathering dust in the bowl next to the front door reminded him of his father returning home after a long day.

What was he thinking returning to this house alone?