When Nathan Nash picked up on the second ring, Dillon wanted to weep with relief. “Hello?”
“Dr. Nash?”
“Yes?”
“Dr. Nash, it’s Dillon Carver. I need your help.”
“Dillon? What’s the matter, kiddo? Are you okay? Is Megan?” The concern in Nate’s voice was almost Dillon’s undoing, but he knew he had to stay strong for Jamie.
“Megan and I are both fine, but Jamie isn’t doing so hot. To be honest, Doc, I’m scared to death here.”
“Jamie? You mean James Walker?” The light must have dawned, because Nate said. “Oh my God. He was dating Ben Lewis, wasn’t he? Then he knows?”
“About Ben’s death? Yes, sir. They weren’t dating, but they were close. And the whole school knows. Principal Morgan announced it right before sixth period.”
Nate swore. “Brandon is gonna have kittens over that one. How did
