"What did he say?" Elliot sat in his chair, picked up the glass of milk, and took a sip.

"He asked about Avery and hung up."

After breakfast, Elliot went upstairs to get his phone. Chad had called him early in the morning. Something must have happened.

Elliot picked his phone up and pressed the power button once. The screen did not light up as expected.

He pressed the power button longer. His phone turned on. He furrowed his brows. He did not remember switching off his phone the night befor