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We’re Trapped, See – Page 1

The next morning, I got up and dressed the same as always. I walked out of my room, and knowing better than trying to get in the bathroom, I went downstairs. Tracy was not up yet, and Kristin was in the shower. “Morning Karin,” I said.

“Morning Adam,” she replied.

“I’m going to go down to the office. If Tracy wakes up, tell her I’ll be back at noon.”

“Fine,” she said, as I was walking out the door. “Aren’t you going to have any breakfast?” She screamed.

“I’ll grab something down there!” I drove down to my office and entered. Looking inside, everything I saw brought back memories. I went to the inner office, hung my coat up, and sat down. Suddenly, I thought I remembered something. I remembered getting up out of bed, and walking down the stairs of my house. All my friends were there and I thought that it was a trick. Just then, Tricia came in. Noticing my light on, she knocked, then opened the door.

“Morning Adam. I didn’t expect to see you here this morning.”

“Why not? This is my office, isn’t it?”

“Sure, but you’re so often away.”

“Tricia, did you have breakfast?”

“No.”

“Well, let’s go get some at UHOP. I’m starving.”

“All right, but you’re treating!”

“Fine.” We went down to the UHOP and entered. We placed our orders, prayed, and then started to discuss the case. Did you ever notice how that is the only thing we ever talk about?

“So, have you come any closer in finding the gem?”

“Yes and no… Joel called me last night to tell me that someone at the club wanted to see me about it. I guess I’ll just have to wait until tonight to see if they have any information.”

“Isn’t that kinda risky, going in there on their terms.”

“Maybe a little,” I said, taking a sip of orange juice. “But this is not a business for wimps. Just imagine what life would be like without a little excitement. One could be bored with a lot of things if all he ever did all day was play it too safe!”

“True, but you also run a lot less risk in getting yourself or someone you love killed. Just remember Adam, you have a kid and soon a wife. She’ll want to settle down, eventually. Then you will too, and all of a sudden, this risk that you’re going to take tonight will seem a whole lot riskier.” I sat there, speechless, thinking about what she had just said. She’s right about one thing. I’ve got more than myself, and maybe Noah, to think about now. I’ve got a daughter and soon a wife, and I wouldn’t mind living a little longer myself!

We finished eating and returned to the office. I sat down at my desk and picked up the paper. I started flipping through the pages finding an ad for free volleyball on today, I got up and went to Tricia’s desk. “Tricia, would you like to go play some volleyball?”

“Sure.”

“All right. Let’s go.”

“Now!?”

“Sure, why not?”