TheClosetKidnapper

Grayson I think, "The first part sounds like your father, no offense. Red line gets rid of him though."

Ryder I study her again before closing my eyes.

Grayson I swallow and look up at Riley, not sure what to do.

Glad to have you as well. I do apologize though. I'm not at my best, as I've been sick these past few days. As for the second storybook, is there ...

Heading off for a bit. Headache, homework, all that fun stuff. I'll be back after dinner. Ignore this. I'm obviously back.

Ryder I study her before looking down as well.

Grayson I rephrase, "Do you know him?"

Ryder I look at her, "I don't care, Val. I want to be."

Grayson I study her, "Do we know him, baby girl?"

Ryder I wrap my arms around her and rest my face against hers, sighing.

Grayson I study her, "Who tried to take you, Mari?"

Ryder Instead of arguing, I sit behind her and help her up, leaning her against me.

Grayson I move and take the both of them in my arms, setting a hand on the side of Mariah's tiny face, "S'okay, baby girl. Tell Mommy and Daddy what ...

Ryder "You still should," I say. "You need it to get better."

Grayson Her words wipe away my smile as well, worry lines creasing into the corners of my eyes instead.