"Good Night, Naomi," I said leaning down to give her a kiss. She was sleeping in her new toddler bed, she was really proud of it. I was never a good liar but I still hoped she wouldn't notice the worry in my voice. Jacob had always gotten her ready for bed, even when she was a baby. He would read her a story then tuck her in. It was Naomi's special "Daddy Time". Earlier, she had asked me where Daddy was, I was wondering the same thing.
Where is that boy? I thought. Jacob was never late, never. I tried calling him numerous times but he wouldn't pick up. I plopped down on the couch in the living room and put my face in my hands. Had something gone wrong at the Garage? I thought.
I took my cell phone out of my pocket and dialed Jake's number. I didn't expect him to pick up but I still hoped. I let it ring but didn't bother to leave a message. I had already left too many.
I sighed and put my phone on the table. Then I laid down on the couch and slowly drifted off to sleep.