"What is it?" Charles asked, looking at Cael, who had his phone to his ears even though they had all heard the line beep dead.

His expression made it worse because no one could read it to tell what he felt. "Mom," his voice came out in a gasp.

"Abigail?" Charles said, looking around.

"Your mom? What's wrong with her?" Marie asked. She left for the airport in an hour, but Charles had insisted she stay for breakfast. She had hoped to see her daughter once again before she flew out, even if it was from a distance, but she was not sure if she would make it there.

"Mom,"...