“I haven’t been back there in ages. The keypad doesn't work anymore, I use a key now. Let me dig it out.” James crouched down to rummage through the bottom drawer for a while before pulling out the key and passing it to Cody.
“I’ll head out then.”
“Wait,” James suddenly called out. “Stay there tonight and keep an eye on things. Set up a bed for yourself. No need to come in tomorrow—go buy some toys instead.”
Cody paused, then let out a helpless smile. Skipping work? The ice cube really must be on his way back.
When he arrived at Blooming Vista, he had just stepped into the neighborhood when someone called out.
“Cody!”
He turned and froze slightly when he saw Maria. He instinctively tightened his grip on the bag.
“What are you doing here?” Maria walked up, her eyes sc
