Chapter 49
From the very moment they pulled into the gravel driveway, Spencer could feel her everywhere. He remembered his feelings of inadequacy and apprehension the first time he set foot in that house. But Gregor had accepted him with open arms. Now he felt infinitely worse. Would Gregor hate him? Would he think that Spencer betrayed his trust? After a moment's hesitation, he rang the doorbell.
Gregor himself answered the door. His features turned from a question into an exclamation. "Spencer!"
Spencer looked into the man's eyes, where he found warmth and some deep emotion he could not identify. He smiled, but before he could speak, Morgan stepped in, "Dr. Montgomery, we're here to follow up on the ongoing investigation."
Gregor's smile faded and he responded, "Of course. Won't you come in?"
"Thank you," said Morgan assertively stepping through. Spencer was more hesitant. They were led into the living room and Morgan asked, "Have you been contacted by your sister, Dr. Montgomery?"
"No, of course, not," he responded uncomfortably.
"And you still have no idea where she is?"
He shook his head.
"Reid, do you want to ask him anything?"
"No," replied Spencer. His voice sounded small and weak.
"Okay, so I guess we're done here. Dr. Montgomery, could I please use the restroom? We drove here non-stop from Cape Coral."
"Yes, it's over there. First door to the left."
"Thank you, Sir." Before he left, Morgan glanced at Reid, whose eyes seemed to say thank you.
As soon as Morgan was gone, he told Gregor, "I'm so sorry, I couldn't shake him. He insisted on coming with me."
"Spencer, it's good to see you, son. Ali said you would come back. She was right."
Spencer melted at the words. Even in the end, she had faith in him.
"There's something you need to see," he said softly. He rose to the mantle and reached behind the row of family photos. Spencer's eyes followed his every movement. Gregor returned and gave Reid a photo. "The note said to give you this."
Reid looked at the photo with curiosity, and when he finally understood, his heart raced out of his chest. He did not know the beautiful child with the golden locks and big blue eyes, but she looked exactly like Diana Reid.
