Time seemed to stand still. Cody and Thea could feel the tension in the air.

And then, Cody’s phone started to buzz. Cody took out his phone from his pocket and saw his dad’s phone number.

He had no choice but to pick it up. He tried to contain his tone, but he still sounded raw, “Yes, Dad?”

“It’s Pop... Pop’s in the hospital right now. You guys need to come back immediately.”

Linford sounded horrified on the other side of the line. Cody had never heard his voice like this. His ...