Barrette's POV
When the clock struck eight in the morning, I grabbed my phone praying that my mom would call me soon, and I knew that I had to call work as well. I didn't want to because I didn't want to have to answer any questions from them right now or from anyone right now. I had ignored any calls and texts last night.
I scrolled through my phone until I came to Edwards' name. He was the first one in my phone book, so he would be the first one I called.
"Barrette, what in the hell is going on? Are you OK?"
"No, everything isn't fine. Look, I have court this morning and I can't make it. I don't know when I will be back to the office. I am going to be gone for several weeks right now."
"Was that your daughter?"
"Yes."
"OK, please let us know if there is anything that we c
