I Left My House Empty Three Days Before Christmas

Call me back right now.”

The second one came forty minutes later and had gone tight around the edges.

“Mom, this isn’t okay. We can’t just… we have reservations. Gary’s here too and nobody knows what you’re doing. At least tell us where you are.”

I didn’t answer either.

I texted one line to both of them in a group message.

I am safe. I am taking Christmas continue reading …