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I’ll be there in an hour

That gave ether and sneak out of the house without waking up my mother

I ran to rabbed my purse, and tiptoed out the back door It was on the opposite end of the house fro room I prayed she wouldn’t hear the rental car start up

I drove as fast as I could to Atlantic Beach, cursing each red light I hit on the way What if he changed his s could change with Garrett’s moods so quickly What if this was one of those times?

I parked at his condominium complex and raced up the stairs

Only yesterday I had been here with our father Looking for clues Praying hon? My knees almost buckled underneath me

“Garrett?” I knocked

The door opened and I stared ata full beard

“Hey” He smiled

“Where have you been?” I betrayed ry when I found him

He put his hands up in defense The mannerism was so much like my father’s “Just hear me out”

“Daht Do you realize Dad called the police? We searched hospitals? Mom is about to have a mental breakdown”

“Hold on Hold on Come inside first before you tear my head off”

I glared at him as I walked inside

“At least you know I’ry”