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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he’ll be back?”

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

eyes, Piggy called out,

Piggy, what time is it?” Debbie reached out for her

how to tell time, but

phone and read the numbers on

that, Debbie

be starving. Don’t worry. Mommy’s cooking now.” When she tried to stand, her

I ate. Uncle

Uncle Carlos?” And that was when Debbie realized

dishes. A

uncle? Was

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