Chapter 10 — The School

The worst call came Thursday, from Abigail’s school, and I want to say at the outset that my daughter was safe the entire time, because the people around her did their jobs.

“Mrs.

Alison,” the principal said, tight and careful, “a woman came to the front office a few minutes ago with a note she says you signed.

It claims you were in a serious car accident, that you’re hospitalized, and that Abigail is to be released to her right away.” The floor tilted under me.

“Where is my daughter?” “In my office, with the door locked.