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We sip our drinks and wait for our food “I'lad you convinced us to extend our trip, Ben Those extra weeks really made all of the difference,” my sister says happily

I s it really hard to concentrate on the evening I'm worried about Katie I'm sure she is fine; I mean, Isabel is herthat I have that soht

“Next tio on a cruise with us It could be a lot of fun,” my mother says

I just nodrude, but I don't think they notice it If they do, they are hiding it really well They are probably used tothis way, especially since today has turned out to be a very unusual day for everyone I' them my full attention

She sips her drink “Yes! We should start planning that right away There are always lots of kid-friendly activities on board the ships,” my sister continues

My phone rings I look down at the number, and my heart pounds inup and walking away from the table My mother and sister don't pay any attention They assume it's a business call as usual

“Hello, Cece! I've been trying to reach you,” I say when I answer the phone I'ht be s out with her I have to take advantage of this before it gets coret it if I don't

“We have no tiht now,” she says and hangs up

Fro terrible I go back to the table “We have to leave now,” I tell my mother and sister

“Why? Did so happen? Is it Katie?” My mother asks orry

“I don't know, let's just go,” I say

They grab their purses and head out the door I quickly pay for our meal then follow the didn't feel right about tonight and Cece's call confirht I could care less about Isabel, but she better not have let anything happen to Katie I need to get ahold of Cece later and thank her for her concern, now that she seeain

We pull up in the driveway, and there is a car I don't recognize there I run up to the door unlocking it My mother and sister follow me

“Isabel? Katie? Cece?” I call out, walking through the house It's silent Ito find Cece in there I open the door and a atop her tennis instructor inon here?” I demand Isabel jumps off and pulls the covers up over her breasts

“Ben! It's not what it looks like,” she tries to lie