NO ANSWER

‘No I just need to think, and the phone looks closer,’ Erik said with a smile he didn’t feel. After ordering a steak and egg combo, a glass of milk and coffee, he decided to try phoning home.

Maybe his mom was home and she could help. Using the last credit on his phone card, Erik dialled.

We are sorry, but the number you have called is not in service, please check the number or call the operator for assistance, the recorded message intoned.

Hanging up Erik stared at the phone for a few seconds, trying not to show that he was worried…

He did not know his whole family had been murdered!