He stopped to think. “We were at the swings. That guy yelled at Daddy to mind his own business. He had another guy with him, a big, tall mean guy. That other guy didn’t say anything though. I was scared for a minute because they were all mad. But then the two guys left, and Daddy said I shouldn’t worry. I remember him because he had a ponytail and a flowery shirt like in this picture, and the other guy was big and hairy like Hagrid in the movie.”

“Did your dad say the man’s name?” Dad asked. Dylan tilted his head and made the scrunchy face he always made when he was thinking hard.

After a moment, he looked at me and said, “The guy called Daddy a bad word. Can I say it?”

“Yes, go ahead and say everything you remember, Dylan,” I answered quickly.

“He called Daddy a nosy asshole.” Dylan’s eyes were big. “And Daddy called him Rick, no it was Derry Rick, I think. Daddy didn’t say any bad words though.”

“Derrick?” I asked

“Yes, that’s it. Derrick,” Dylan said, smiling.

“Do you remember anything else?” Dad encouraged.

“Not really,” Dylan said. “I want to go play again.”

I nodded, and he took off back up the stairs.

“I don’t like this at all. This freaks me out,” I said.

Jane sat down and side hugged me, and I leaned into her. Dad looked worried too, and I could tell he was annoyed that Will hadn’t left any useful information.

“What’s going on?” Luke asked as he crossed the foyer and entered the living room.

“We’re not exactly sure. But I am totally sure it’s not good,” I answered, and Dad nodded as he removed the flash drive and shut the laptop.

“I’m going to the station. I’ll be back soon.” He gathered all the papers and the envelope and headed out the front door.

“Well, that was clear as mud,” Jane said with a grimace. “I vote for letting your dad handle it. I’m going to go back to drinking wine with your mom.” She got up, leaving me with Luke.

“Calla’s down. I rocked her in the chair, and she went right out,” he said as he sat next to me and pulled me close.

“You must be a natural.” I could tell that he was excited about his nap time success. He smiled at me. The light in his eyes was mesmerizing. I stared up at him and returned his smile. Even though something weird and possibly dangerous was hanging over me, I was happy. I finally had my family close again, and now I had Luke back—all the way back.