Chapter 5
Standing at the window, Jack gazed out into the darkness watching the raging hurricane outside. Lightning flashed through the night sky as the rain and hail pelted the glass cruelly. He was so entranced with the raging storm that he jumped noticeably when a hand came down on his shoulder.
"Sorry," Sue apologized. "We've got the cots set up in the conference room, and Bobby brought up some food from the cafeteria," she told him with a smile.
"Knowing Crash, we shouldn't leave him alone too long with the food or we won't have any," he joked as he started towards the door, stopping only when she placed her hand on his arm.
"Are you okay?" Sue questioned, seeing the worried look on his face.
Jack had to smile as he met her blue eyes. Other than Bobby, she was the only one who could pick up on his moods that well.
"I've been trying all evening to reach Myles and Tara," he explained. "Tara called when they left the courthouse early this afternoon and I haven't heard from them yet."
"They probably stopped some place to wait out the storm," Sue offered reassuringly.
"I know," Jack sighed. "I just can't help worrying when I haven't heard from them." Despite his concern, he knew there was no way right now for him to go look for them.
"If Tara was here, we could trace their cell phone signals," Sue smiled.
"Yeah, I'm going to have to get her to show someone how she does that," Jack grinned wirily as he placed his hand on her back to guide her to the door. "I'm sorry you got stuck her with Bobby and me tonight," he offered regretfully before she turned away.
"Lucy's staying with her grandmother, so it's better than being home alone in this storm. It could be worse, right, Levi?" Sue admitted with a smile as Levi barked in agreement.
"Thanks, I think," Jack scoffed propelling her towards the door. As they passed Tara's desk, he couldn't help but wonder how she and Myles were. Had the threat of flooding and the torrential rain caused them to seek shelter and that was why they were late? Jack wondered unable to shake a feeling of dread. Or has something happened? I hope they are ok.