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“Meg says you have the files on Haskins, Tate, and Bomstand”

“Good ” I smiled “Yes, I have those Do you need them?”

“They are supposed to be my cases, so yes”

I walked behind ht s you would be ok withon those There are plenty more out there, Addie”

She held her pals She didn’t chit-chat She didn’t share personal stories There was no

“I was only trying to help” I placed the files in her hands and she swiveled in her chair

My phone buzzed I looked at the screen and saw my favorite picture of my brother flash

“I’ht back”

I wanted her to go easy on the students It wasn’t their fault she had been out with a stomach virus

I jogged out of the office and down the hall to the bathroom

“Garrett?” I answered, out of breath

“It’s not working It’s not working” He was frantic

“What’s not? What’s happening?”

“They’reme sick All the meds they put me on Tell Mom to stop it Can you do that?”

I leaned against the wall and closedon What are thenew?”