Chapter 41: CAITLIN

I sat in my room on pins and needles. Todd had gone to daddy's office while I went to my parents' room to give aunt Cierra her ice cream after putting away the case of baby food mom had wanted. I tried to talk him out of it but he said it was the right thing to do. Now he's been in there going on twenty minutes.

Catalina had been with uncle Hank when we walked in and the boys were in the garage as usual tinkering with their bikes so I'm left alone with my thoughts. Even Cody had deserted me seeing as it was way past his bedtime.

I heard the knock on my door and sat up thinking it was Todd. "Come in." Catalina peeped around the door before stepping in and walking to the bed. She had that look on her face like she was up to something she shouldn't be. It was only then I remembered the piece of paper and reached for it under my pillow. It was gone.

"Oh no sis, the paper you gave me is gone."

"I know, daddy found out about it, but that's not why I'm here." I start