"Um, can I help you?" Irritation and confusion was starting to seep into his tone and I felt a pang when I realized how much he's changed. My Adam was patient and this person wasn't.

"Yes, can you put Preston on the phone?" I asked hesitantly, not wanting him to move away from the phone. I wanted to listen more to his voice.

"Sure." He said simply and proceeded to holler for Preston. There was no answer but after a moment of silence, Adam's voice came through the line ...