Nothing about Daniel’s trip made sense after the second day. By the time he finally pulled into my driveway, I’d spent nearly a week wondering whether my son was in trouble. Then the back door opened, and a little girl I’d never seen before climbed out.
Daniel had called me the Thursday before and asked if I could keep Noah and Sophie for the weekend.
He traveled occasionally for work, and the twins loved staying with me, so there was nothing unusual about the request.
“Just Friday through Sunday, Mom.”
He dropped them off Friday morning with two backpacks, Sophie’s roller skates, and enough clothes for exactly two nights.
He kissed them goodbye, promised he’d call, and drove away.
By Sunday evening, I had made spaghetti and was waiting for Daniel to text that he was on his way.
He didn’t.
At nine, I called him. His phone went straight to voicemail.
Monday morning came without a message.
By Monday afternoon, I had called his office and learned he wasn’t on a company trip at all.
That was when fear replaced irritation.
Tuesday passed. I called hospitals. I checked accident reports. I was deciding whether to call the police when Daniel finally texted.
“I’m safe. I’m sorry. Please give me a few more days. The kids are safe with you.”
I called immediately.
He didn’t answer.
For the next five days, I alternated between wanting to hug my son and wanting to strangle him.
The twins noticed something was wrong, but I told them their father had been delayed. Sophie accepted that.
Noah watched me more carefully.
They had both been asking strange questions about Daniel lately too.
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