Nobody celebrated after Casey confirmed Blade had been found because the relief of knowing he was alive disappeared beneath a heavier question.
What had happened to him?
The drive to the hospital felt longer than it really was and nobody spoke much because every person inside the vehicle was preparing for answers they probably didn’t want to hear but Drake finally looked at me.
“You’ve been quiet.” Drake said.
“I keep thinking we’re missing something.” I said.
“You usually say that right before you notice something nobody else does.” He said and I looked out the window.
“I hope you’re wrong this time.” I said and he reached over and squeezed my hand.
“So do I.” He said.
When we arrived Wayne was already waiting near the entrance. He looked exhausted, his shirt was creased and
