Derek was just staring at Sarah's text message, he was thinking about what to reply. Considering how her last dream turned out, he was nervous about going back to Ms. Chino's house for this one, whatever it was.

“I will be there in no time.” Derek finally replied to Sarah's text message.

Sarah hadn't said don't bring Ella, but she didn't let him know he ought to, and the girl's fantasies were extremely specific. He was unable to risk it, he would stress over Ella later, and it wasn't his fault she went to see a softball game.

Derek pulled up behind a Venza.

“Oh my god. That means Ms....