Alison paced back and forth in her small living room, her mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. The house was eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of emotions and activities she had just been through. She couldn’t believe she had forgotten her phone with Peter; it was unlike her to be so scatterbrained. But then again, the last few days had been anything but normal. Alison needed to figure out where Peter was staying. Without her phone, she had no way to contact him directly, and the prospect of tracking him down felt overwhelming. She considered her options, hoping for a stroke of genius to guide her next steps. Alison weighed her options, unsure of the best course of action. "Should I go to Jessica's house and use her mobile?" she wondered aloud. "Or should I first f

