While they were talking, James Brown's cellphone rang. It was Helen Wilson calling. Sarah Grandy immediately leaned in, eager to eavesdrop, but James flicked her forehead lightly with his finger. Standing up and stepping aside, he answered casually with a laugh, "Officer David Woods, long time no see."
Helen's tone, however, carried a sense of gravity. She said, "Are you with Sarah Grandy right now?"
James was surprised and replied, "She's at my house. What's wrong?"
"You better prepare yourself. Sarah Grandy's parents... they're gone."
"What?" James exclaimed in shock.
