Chapter 53
Spencer was examined by an EMT and released. He told his story to a gathering of state patrolmen and patrolwomen, and a few of them were promptly dispatched with search dogs to investigate Roman’ disappearance. Seeing that he was exhausted, Taylour gathered him up into her car and took him home to get some sleep.
Because Roman was still on the loose, Philip felt it necessary to go with them, so both he and Sarah followed Taylour and Spencer home.
After Taylour tucked Spencer in upstairs, she came downstairs and sniffed the air. The aroma of greasy bacon and buttermilk pancakes filled the kitchen where Sarah was overseeing the food production. Philip had already pulled plates and silverware out and was seated at the table, waiting.
He stood up as Taylour entered. “I take it t
