Myerson Clinic
Friday, Early Evening
All during the drive back from Sisters of Mercy, Evan couldn’t shake the feeling of failure. He thought about calling Sheriff Otis despite Loretta’s warning, but what would he say? What help could he expect? Other than the question of whether Griggs had acted without a warrant, the preacher didn’t have any evidence laws had been broken. Going to Griggs had been risky in itself, but the deputy would have his own reasons not to involve the sheriff. Evan had to rely on the hazy admission from Coyle that Melissa would be in a new situation — a foster family, one that the priest must surely have vetted. And Griggs was right — returning a runaway to her guardians wouldn’t be illegal. Rough treatment might be alleged, and there could be valid objections to s
