At dawn the next day, Eliana was worried about Sophia and rushed next door. Samuel had planned to take Eliana for driving practice, but she wouldn't listen, so he had no choice but to follow her.

Just as he entered the yard, William arrived. He quickly got out, slamming his car door, and approached Samuel, "Is Sophia home?" he asked.

"I just got here myself," Samuel said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Trying to talk her out of it?"

"No time to chat with ...