Raphie opened the door to Nigel’s room.
“Do you know where Mom is?” Ralphie asked Nigel.
Not yet. Everyone is looking, Nigel texted to Ralphie’s phone.
Not yet. Everyone is looking,Nigel hoped that his brother wouldn’t get upset; sometimes Ralphie would get scared and need comforting, and Nigel wasn’t ready for that.
“Okay, it’s probably the weather. I heard on the police band that there is a huge pileup on the interstate, just before Evens Road,” Ralphie said.
Since when did you start listening to the police band? Nigel texted.
Since when did you start listening to the police band?“I heard you and Milo talking about it before,” Ralphie said.
“She must be behind that. Cell phone coverage is a bit spotty there. I’m sure she’s okay. Nigel gave Ralphie a reassuring smile as he texted.
