Chapter FortySea Scope: Present day
After reading a few pages of my childhood diary, I fell asleep. I awoke to tapping at my door and Carolyn calling me. “Sarah, are you up? It's dinner time.”
I got out of bed and answered the door. “I must've slept for hours, Carolyn. What's going on?”
My friend stepped into the room. She had a wide smile on her face. “Everyone's downstairs, and the detective has arrived. Russell's back, and he's asked me to a movie after we eat. Aunt Julie told me to come up and get you. I'm sure you needed the rest. Pregnancy does tire one.”
“Shhh,” I said, putting my finger to my lips. “Remember, I haven't told anyone about my situation.”
“I understand, but Derek's coming tomorrow. I think everything will work out once he's here.”
I wished I could've been as opti
