Stephanie finally got to Carlos’ bedroom at 11 p.m. She knocked, but got no answer.

She pushed the door open and was greeted by darkness. The lights weren’t on. She flipped the switch, only to find the bedroom empty.

Carlos wasn’t here.

She caught a glimpse of the tidy bed, with its 100% Long-staple cotton sheets, 270 thread count. It hadn’t been slept in. That was when she grew suspicious.

‘When did Carlos leave? Where is he?’

Unlocking her phone, she called him, but it went straight to voicemail.

It must be off.

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wonder when he’ll

and how she got to bed. The sun was high in the sky when

Debbie opened her eyes,

time is it?” Debbie reached out

didn’t know how to tell time, but she knew figures.

the numbers on the screen, “One zero two

Debbie

my God. You must be starving. Don’t worry. Mommy’s cooking now.” When she tried to stand, her legs shook, and she put a hand to the nightstand

I ate. Uncle

And that was when Debbie realized that Carlos stayed

and dishes. A

handsome uncle? Was he Frankie?’ Debbie

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