‘I"ve got to go,’ Cory said to Paul Williams. ‘Thanks for the chat; I"ll check in on Bianca later.’
He navigated his way out of the hospital, following the exit signs as if finding his way out of a maze.
His phone buzzed as he rushed across the parking lot and back to his car. He answered as he walked. It was Louise.
‘There was no dress.’
‘What?’ Cory replied. ‘I saw it with my own eyes, Louise.’
‘The officers searched the entire area, there was nothing there. Are you sure you didn"t imagine it?’
‘Louise, I"m telling you, I saw it.’
‘Bianca was pretty shaken when she came out of the woods. Might she have imagined it?’
‘Officer Po-- Louise… I can"t believe we"re even having this conversation. I saw it. It was there.’
‘I just got my head torn off by Cabera, Cory. I had to sit throug
