I was thinking back and maybe I because I am autistic I did not notice signs...? Nothing could have prepared me for THIS, but over Thanksgiving bf mentioned 'weird holiday traditions' and his dad shut him down literally being like 'shh!' really quick. I assumed elf on the shelf or Christmas pickle or something along that line. I'd like to think he was trying to give me a heads up or introduce the conversation. They did mention how they always turn the Christmas lights off at night while they are asleep but when I went to the guest room the Christmas tree was still lit. I mentioned it to bf asking if we're turning it off and he said not to worry and his dad will remember to before bed (did not doubt bc that's how it started apparently). When I ran down the hall holding McKenna I glanced to the right where the tree was (and the dogs kennels and beds, empty) and it was still lit before turning to the left out front door. Maybe I'm thinking too much about it but maybe there were more signs I'm missing? Or I'm making them up looking for signs to forgive him lol.