"Good morning," said Marshall and the rest, all smiles, their faces beaming with optimism and reassurance-a look that was quite soothing to Robert's frayed nerves.
"Good morning," returned Robert with appreciation in his tone as he welcomed the team into the house, hoping their skills finally gave him the answers he had so longed for over the disappearance of Emma.
"It appears you have just woken up," interpreted Williams, brow furrowed with concern, eyes doing a scrutiny of Robert's worn countenance.
"Yeah, your call woke me up," Robert said, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, still trying to shake off the remnants of a restless night.
"Ah, so sorry, sir," Williams apologized, looking contrite, his voice full of empathy.
Robert dismissively waved his hand, a gesture indicating apprecia
