"What? Why? I've been wondering what happened to you! Your mom is still here, and apparently she hasn't seen your dad either. Apparently they were staying here too. Have you seen him?"

"No, I haven't seen him. I didn't know they were here. Listen-" I said, trying to explain.

"No, Rachel. Why did you blow me off?" he said, interrupting me. "And why did you hang up on me?" he said. I could tell he was mad.

"Sorry, Nick. Something came up. I can tell you in person. Can we meet up in like an hour?" I said, trying to give myself time to figure everything out.

"I'll be in...