Between the heat and the mysterious creaking of a strange place, Abby couldn’t sleep. Plus she didn’t much like sleeping on the floor. The bed was...due tomorrow along with the rest of her furniture. So for now, Abby curled up in a sleeping bag with brand new pillows that she bought earlier that day. The apartment was dark, save for the blue glow of her phone screen. She checked her Facebook page, then took a peek at Brian’s. No word from him there in over two weeks, not since posting a photo of. ”Eric drew his head back, closing his eyes and taking everything in as if appreciating the smells drifting by. “We took a right turn off Pennsylvania. So far we’ve stopped at three stop signs, but haven’t reached any traffic lights. I assume we’re heading for the 695 to get out of town before the police can organize, though I doubt you’ll head for Langley. Still, I suspect we’ll drive east into Virginia. It’s less crowded. Possibly you’ll transfer to an ambulance so no one will stop you?”“You. He took a deep breath and counted to ten. Then called Charles back, "Sorry, son. You didn't deserve that." 'S alright, Daddy. You don't want to discuss why you not wakin' up at home at 6am on a Monday morning, it ain't me who got a right ta ask why."JD sighed. He felt old and tired. "I'm at a hotel so that Miss Sullivan has sufficient time to pack her belongings and vacate the house."Charles was stone silent for a moment. Then softly he said, "I'm right sorry to hear that, Daddy. I truly am. I. It was agreed by all, me reluctantly, that we would live with her parents until I saved enough money to rent our own place.Almost immediately I knew that I had made a mistake. They did not have a separate apartment for us or even the basement fixed up. I just moved into Kathy's bedroom with her. Other than that we ate meals with them, watched TV with them and spent most of our time with them. Never was the old saying, "I have not lost a daughter, I have gained a son," more true; except, Dave.