Carmela went t

seen the night before. Had it really been there, or was she just imagining things? An

lked into her office. "Hey Car

rcing a smile. "How'

good,"

if you'd like to go out to dinner with me this weekend. I know

use Pedro has always been nice to her, since she entered this f

im. But at the same time, she didn't want to hurt his feelings. "Tha

our mind. No pressure." He hesitated again, then added, "I r

as a friend and colleague. Still, she appreciated his kindness. "Thanks, Ped

e. Carmela let out a breath, gr

ool's number on the display and answered it, a s

nd said. It was Ms. Wilson, the kindergarten

ded as she listened

Hannah didn't come to school today. I tried calling the ho

. She had taken them to the bus station today and watched them h

ing you. I know you dropped them off at the bus stop, but the bus driver said they never got on the bus. He said he didn't

of any possibilities, but she couldn't think of any

Harris. Let's try to stay calm. We'll find them, I'm sure of it. Why don't we t

are of yourself," Ms. Wilson said. "You're not going to be able to help the twins if you're not

Panicking wouldn't help anyone. She sat down on a nearby bench. "I

see her. "Y-yes, that's a good idea," she mana

said. "But first, let'

Ms. Wilson began calling the numbers on her list, Car

e watching her. It was just a feeling, a sense that

hing her was the same person who had taken the twins. But how could sh

ond ring. "Hey, Carm! What's up?" Sarah sounded cheerful, and

thing," Carmela said, her voice

her tone changing immediately.

a said. "The twins didn'

sorry. Is there any chance they're just

If they were home, they would have told me. Something is wrong." Carmela said. "I'm so wo

"This is definitely something they need to know abou

ing into her voice. "I don't want him anywhere near this. Besides, I d

about this," she said. "Even if they can't file a

"I'll call them as soon