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I checked my email There was one froo over the next steps of her case I responded, telling her to call Meg and schedule an appointment for next week I had hope I would be back by then Next I eory to let them know I’d be out of town for at least another day or two and to please send over the Foley files to Max He could at least get more familiar with the case while I ay, even if I couldn’t keep ourtoday

I layeredto the kitchen to make a pot of coffee while she slept

I was glad she wasn’t awake yet Today would be another stressful difficult day She needed peace where she could find it

I opened and closed the cabinets softly, sparing her any jarring noises And then my phone beeped

It was one of er accounts

Garrett

“Holy shit,” I whispered

Hi I’ home

I almost dropped the phone

Where are you?

I waited My hands shook

I need to talk to you without Mom and Dad Can you meet me?

Yes Where? Where are you? I’m in NB

Almost at my place