Alex stepped aside and reached for his phone to call Jaxon, but just as he was about to dial, he spotted Jaxon’s car pulling into Mrs. Bennett’s compound.

Lowering his phone, he strode toward the vehicle, barely waiting for Jaxon to cut the engine before speaking.

"I was just about to call you," Alex said as Jaxon unfastened his seatbelt and swung the door open.

Alex continued, "No sign of her at the hospital yet. We just got here, so we’re not sure if she’s here ...