"Yes." Vanessa said. Vanessa heard sounds through the telephone as if he was rushing around.
"Okay. Stay there. I'm on my way."
"Okay. Scotty I just got into town yesterday and heard about your release. It happened a year ago? How is that possible?"
"My indictment was overturned and all charges dropped. It's a long story. I'll tell you when I see you." She heard him pause. "Are you okay, Vanessa?"
She nodded, not sure if that was the truth. "Yes."
"I'm on my way." The phone went dead.
The girls went out and waited in the car after thanking the receptionist for all of her help.
"I'm scared. What do I say to him?" Vanessa asked.
"I don't know. But you said he was your soul mate so listen to your gut."
Vanessa remembered all the crying she had done today and quickly looked in the passenger side mirror at the damage to her face.
"Oh God! I look a hot mess! I should have told him that we could meet tomorrow-"