“We can’t just sit here and do nothing,” Kurt said, pacing the room. They’d exhausted places where the three women could have gone. “Maybe they just went shopping somewhere,” Mike said. “They’ve been friends for years. There’s no reason to think something bad will happen today.” James’ phone vibrated. He quickly accessed the message and stood. “They’re at our new house,” he said, already headed to the door. They took two cars and sped their way to the other side of the city and out of town. James felt like he was being spurred on. Not that he was paranoid but that it was important that he get to Melody now. He kept looking at his watch, wishing they could go faster. “Hello, love,” David said to Ginger, “Told you I’d be here.” Ginger reached her hand into her father’s coat pocket, “

