Debbie had not said anything and was sipping her coffee while the other two talked with Julie. After some more conversation, Brenda reminded them that the card game was at their house this Thursday. They all exchanged some encouraging words toward Julie, and everyone left and went their separate ways. I was getting worried as Tommy had not yet arrived home and I still hadn’t received a call from him or his whereabouts. I cooked one of his favorite dinners in anticipation of his arrival but after I waited hours for him and since it was nearly eight, I put the remains into the refrigerator and watched some television. I stayed up until 2am and waited and hoped he’d come through the door. When I did finally surrender to the exhaustion, I had a restless night’s sleep.
Another day passed and still no word from Tommy. Susan had called and checked on her as had Brenda. Julie asked, “Susan should I report him as a missing person to the police?” Susan replied, “No Julie, it hasn’t been 48 hours and I believe he’s alright just not alright with the situation and we’ve got Ken to thank for that!” Julie waited frantically for some word of Tommy or for him to come home. Sunday night was a repeat of the previous two nights as I barely slept.”
I arrived at school just prior to the opening bell signaling the start of my first class. Susan, Principal Logan, as usual, was at the door greeting faculty, staff, and students. They made eye contact and Julie simply shook her head side to side and went to her classroom. However, when she opened her computer, she saw among her emails one from TommyLilD. She opened it and read what Tommy had sent her on Saturday.
My Dearest Julie,
I love you very much and needed some time to reflect on our marriage and what you have done to jeopardize my love for you. I want to have a face-to-face talk with you and you alone on Tuesday, August 4th at our house at 7:00 p.m.
We will discuss what has transpired and what might happen on choices we make.
Tommy
At lunch, I told Susan and Brenda about the email. Having heard from him and when he wrote that he loved me I felt much better today about my chances and my future with Tommy.
Tommy
While Julie was at work, I drove the Ford Escape to my house and placed one of the transmitters under the dining table. I had tested it at Jason’s, the range was good, and the clarity was exceptional. The mic is so sensitive it picked up Jason’s footsteps on his hardwood floors and I recorded his voice several feet away from the transmitter.
Susan
After I arrived home, I found Ken in his office working. “Ken, Tommy sent an email to Julie and told her he wanted to talk to her Tuesday night in person.” Ken just waved his hand at his wife as he was in the middle of an important proposal. When he finished his work Ken recalled what Susan had told him earlier. I decided I better call Mark. “Hey Mark, Ken here. I wondered if you’re busy Tuesday evening from 6-9pm?”
“I work the first watch Tuesday and I can make it.” I told him to meet me at our house a little before six before I hung up.
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