Part 1: The Drawing That Changed Everything

I played my role.

And then I made a plan.

The following Saturday, I called in sick to work. I told Dan my shift had been canceled because of a plumbing issue. I even faked a phone call on speaker to sell it.

He didn’t question it.

“That’s great,” he said cheerfully. “You can finally relax.”

Later, I watched him pack snacks into a small bag while Ruby bounced continue reading …