Chapter 56: Grayson: Epiphany

Sometime in the middle of the night, I have an epiphany. I wake up from a sound sleep as if God Himself has jolted me awake to impart His wisdom. And now everything is perfectly clear. I know what I need to do. And I can't get to school fast enough today. What might as well be a million years later, I finally step into the building and immediately search out any of Isabelle's friends.

"Hey, Vick!" I shout to him, not caring I get dirty looks from other students. "Have you seen Isabelle?"

He shakes his head. "Hannah said she's not here today."

My heart sinks. Of course she's not here. She's probably at the hospital with her mom. The first bell rings. The nearest exit is down one flight of stairs and past the guidance office. There's no way I can make it out without getting caught, and if I use a different exit, the hallways will be empty, and the chances of someone seeing me sneaking out are greater. But I can't stay here today.