Justin stared at Honor’s picture. He might have remained paralyzed for hours but his phone started vibrating. Stacey’s face replaced his daughter’s.

 

He answered and said, “Hey.”

 

“Hey,” said Stacey. “I’m getting out tomorrow.” She paused. “I thought you would want to know.”

 

“Yeah,” he said. “Good.”

 

“Are you okay?”

 

Justin tightened his grip to stop the phone from shaking. “No,” he said.

 

“What?” she asked, real fear in her voice.

 

“Look,” he said, “you need to go home.”

 

“What? No. I want to–”

 

“No. Go home.”

 

Justin hung up and Honor’s face reappeared. He stared, still unable to dial.

 

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