Suddenly childlike, Samuel grabbed Ethan's hand while crying, his voice choked with emotion. "Ethan, I order you to find her and bring her back. I need her back."

This was the first time Ethan had ever seen his boss cry. He didn't know what had happened to Ms. Nelson, but the state Samuel was in was proof enough that something terrible may have occurred.

He quickly supported him, saying, "Yes, boss, I'll do everything in my power to find Ms. ...