"Tonya?" Monica peeked her head into Tonya's and Laura's room and saw that nobody was there. They still have a half an hour before lights out, but where is Tonya? Monica wondered. She had checked the balcony first because she knew Tonya loved to be outside, but she wasn't there. She checked everywhere, and now, she was beginning to worry. Maybe she's in my office. Maybe she needed to see me. Monica smiled at that thought and head toward her office. She hoped Tonya was there, waiting to talk to her, especially after the week they had. Tonya seemed so distant lately and Monica knew why. She knew that Kathleen was rubbing off on Tonya and that she was starting to question things. Maybe she's learned who Kathleen really is and has come to tell me. She thought to herself as she opened the door to her office, but she found it empty. Monica let out a sigh as she leaned against the wall. She lifted her head and prayed to God. Father, where is that little angel? And before she knew it, Monica saw, right on her desk, a piece of paper, folded neatly. She ran to it, opening it right away. When she saw the bubbly hearts dotting the 'i's, Monica knew it was Tonya's writing, so she read:
Dear Monica, I had to leave. I quit my assignment. I'm a bad angel and I can't save Laura. She's already at the bridge on Vicker Street, planning to jump at midnight. Kathleen (you know who she is. I can't believe you never told me about her) couldn't save Sarah (who was her assignment). So I definitely can't save Laura. You'll have to do it. Only good angels can save suicides, Kathleen says, so Monica, you can do it. You're the best angel I know. Angels like me shouldn't be case workers.
-Tonya
Monica stopped herself from crying, but knew she had to talk to Tess, but before she even had a chance to turn around, Tess was already in the room with her.
"Oh Tess, is Laura really at the bridge?" Monica asked desperately, hoping it was another one of Kathleen's lies.
"I'm afraid so, baby. She climbed out of her window. And Tonya left too. Kathleen thinks she's made Tonya stray away from the truth, but it still isn't too late. Angel girl, it's time. Now you have to find Tonya and tell her the truth so she can save Laura before she jumps." Tess replied.
"But Tess, is there time?" Monica asked, knowing she only had until midnight.
"Yes baby, but you have to go now. It's 11:30p.m. So go. Bring that angel back to the truth." Tess smiled and Monica ran from the room without a thought. Tess was alone. This assignment was all in God's hands now. All she could do now was pray.