Ashley’s POV

Spencer needs to get back here soon. I never realized how much easier it is to clean the stalls and such with her around to entertain me.

Lunch was light; we all talked about upcoming activities. Mrs. C said that parent’s day was coming soon as well. Great! I wonder if my mother will even show up, and if she does will, there be a new a new Chip? Everyone else seemed excited about seeing there loved ones. I just wish I had loved ones. That’s not true. I have Spencer, and she loves me. It’s not the same though. I’m yearning for a mother’s love. One day though, maybe I’ll know what that feels like. One day.

Looking at the clock again, Spencer should be back by now. She’s been gone for several hours. I’m really starting to worry. She shouldn’t have gone alone. Even if I couldn’t go, her brother could have gone with her. I’ll give her another hour before I talk to Mrs. C. Please let her be okay.

Until then I have chores to complete. I never thought I would be doing dishes in my life. Dishpan hands are so not becoming of me.

Paula’s POV

Spencer should’ve been back by now. She told me she had a couple of errands to run. I wonder what could have been so important and secretive that not even Glen could go with her. Please let my little girl be safe.

I should have insisted that Glen went with her. Doubts were present when she asked me for the car keys in the first place. I could tell she wasn’t telling me the whole truth, but I didn’t press her about it. I should have. I should have demanded that she tell me where she was actually going. I’ll give her another hour before I find Ashley and ask her what she knows. Please let her be okay.

Until then I need to check on everyone else to make sure they’re all doing what they are supposed to be.

Spencer’s POV

"What happened?"

Opening my eyes, I’m met with darkness. My head feels like its been ran over by a mack truck.