When I pulled into our driveway, however, I was shocked to see Ava's car. What was she doing home so early? Where would I tell her I had been? Would she believe me if I told her I had to get out for a while because I was driving myself crazy with nervousness? One thing was for sure, I couldn't appear frightened about her being there and catching me away.
"Ava?" I called as I entered.
"I'm in here," she called back from the living room.
She was sitting in Daddy's chair.
"Why are you home so early? I thought you said it was important for you not to miss those classes."
"That's what I told you," she said. "Sit." She nodded at the sofa across from her.
I sat.
