I Said “Okay” And Packed Before They Knew What I’d Sent

called fourteen times before noon.

Mom texted three paragraphs about misunderstanding, privacy, family pain, prayer.

Tyler sent one message.

Please call me before they talk to Brent.

I stared at that for a full minute.

Then I sent it to Detective Mullen.

At 1:42 p.m., another number came through. Pete Dugan.

Dad’s business partner.

I almost ignored it. Then continue reading …