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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stopped and how she got to bed. The sun was high in the sky when she finally woke up. Piggy, who was dressed neatly, was playing

Debbie opened her eyes, Piggy called out,

what time is it?” Debbie reached

know how to tell time, but

and read the numbers on the screen, “One

that, Debbie instantly

to stand, her legs shook, and she put a hand

full. I ate. Uncle

Carlos?” And that was when

and dishes. A

handsome uncle? Was he Frankie?’ Debbie

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