The Note in the Baby’s Bag Named the Man Who Came Knocking

beside the portable crib while Sadie slept beneath it. Tucker lay across the toes of Grant’s boots, twitching in a dream.

A woman in a charcoal coat entered with Deputy Ruiz. She carried a county identification badge and a thick folder.

“This is Talia Brooks from child and family services,” Ruiz said.

Grant stood.

Talia’s expression was kind, but she did continue reading …