23
David
It had only been a few short days without Sutton, but it was a few days too many. She was sunshine on a cloudy day. And I was in shadow when she was absent.
I had been eager to leave work to see Sutton. And, if that wasn’t enough, Morgan had been acting so strange all day. When I’d tried to ask her about it, she’d clammed up entirely and disappeared. I had no idea what that was about, but I’d figure it out after my date with Sutton.
Julia was at Sutton’s and tasked with watching Jason for the night. “Have fun,” she said with a wink as I led Sutton out the door.
“Why is everyone acting so weird today?” I asked as I walked her to the car.
Sutton’s eyes rounded, and then she shrugged. “Uh…no idea.”
I eyed her skeptically but let it go. I was happy she was here. I mean…really,
