John's report to Edric that Old Mrs. White had said that she would find a way to get Nathan back put Edric in a very good mood. He met with a couple of clients in the afternoon, had dinner outside, and sang karaoke before going back home. 

His cell phone rang on his way home. Edric picked up and heard a strange female voice, "Is this Mr. Myers?"

"Who is it?" Edric asked.

"I am Lily's friend. We're hanging out tonight, and Lily drank a little too much. Can you come to pick her up?" Freya said in a coquettish voice.  

Edric was surprised to hear that the gentle and...