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I introduced him to Sarah and then introduced her to Mommy "I'm sorr

y about all this" she told them

"Thank you"

"You'll call me, won't you?" she asked me

"Yes, of course, and write and everything," I said She followed us out to the van

"The place is buzzing,'" she whispered "but no one knows any details They just know soht because Duncan didn't show up for his classes, nor for practice either, and his rooet into a police car"

I nodded

"None of it will be a secret too er despite what Dr Greenleaf hopes," I said

"I swear I won't be the one to gossip"

"I know Take care of yourself," I said "You too"

I started to get into the van after Daddy had Mo

She lifted her hand to wave goodbye as Daddy started the engine Would we ever see each other again?

Soli seconds, capturing an i on, into their separate worlds, leaving only the echo to linger for a fewonly the darkness

The school fell back behindaway in the wind

"Are you all right honey?" Mommy asked