Twelve
Ellie
Jake’s way past ready to leave when we finally get the discharge papers. All in all, he’s only had to stay in the hospital for two days. His boss wants him to take off a couple of weeks from work, and we’re hoping it’s enough time for the police to find Bryan. The time off from work helps me because we still have to find a house in Arizona.
We pull into our driveway, and Owen is there waiting for us, along with Jake’s parents. On our front doorstep are three huge boxes, no doubt filled with groceries, just like Randy had promised. I’ve never known an employer to care so much. Then again, I would do the same thing for Vikki.
Owen opens Jake’s door, but Jake gets out without assistance, as if he’s perfectly fine. Pride is one of the virtues he takes all too seriously. He lik
