Elder Allen and Bella exchanged a quiet glance as they watched Davis disappear through the compound gate. Jessica was nowhere in sight, as though she had vanished into the night air.
"What happened?" Bella wondered aloud in a soft murmur, careful not to voice it loud enough to startle the old man beside her.
Instead, she made a mental note to speak with Deborah. If anyone had a clue about what was unfolding, it would be her.
Gently taking the old man's hand, she smiled. "Let's go inside," she coaxed with a soft smirk.
She helped him steadily toward the entrance of the house, her resolve firm, she would get answers from Deborah soon enough.
At the door, Deborah and Henry welcomed them with warm sincerity. Henry took the lead, introducing himself and helping Elder Allen feel at ease before escorting him to his assigned room.
~Upstairs~
Jessica stood at the window, arms folded across her chest as she watched the taillights of Davis' car disappear into the darkness.
