Charles fled when the patrol car pulled into the rest area. Good thing he had parked where he did and was paying attention. He evaded being seen by going around the opposite side of the building of the patrol cares path. He pulled out of the rest area onto the highway in the same direction he pulled in so he didn't have to pass in front of the rest area. He was sure he wasn't seen by the officer. He was just thankful that the officer stopped in front of the men's restroom. His luck seemed to be holding up.
Once Charles got down the road far enough, he turned around and headed back to the rest area. If luck was still on his side, he thought, then Elizabeth wouldn't even know he had left her. He could get back before she ever stepped out of the bathroom. After all little girls were notoriou
