"I'll see you at home," I said. "Love you."

"Love you too, Daddy."

I watched her cross the basketball court and hand the envelope to Leo. The others said something to her, but she left without a response. They all grouped together, sharing a few chuckles as they opened it. Their faces turned to shock and then excitement.

I left the gymnasium and went to my car and headed home. I had to prepare.

Around midnight, I was at the top of Cliffside Point. It was a scenic overlook that had a view of the whole town. When I was younger, kids were always being chased off by the cops...