Everything worked out just like Byron’s lawyer had said. Nick got off on probation and was not allowed to touch any drugs with a ten foot pole. He would have to go for drug testing each month. It was a great relief, knowing he would be forced to stay on the straight and narrow by legal means.

“Are you not going to come out from under there?” Emily asked.

Her brother was lying on the floor wrapped up in a blanket.

“No, I’m ...