She thought it overkill for a day trip, but didn’t say anything. They walked down the path that would eventually lead to her grandma’s house. “Why are you going to your grandma’s anyway?” Rafe broke the long silence. “She called and asked me to come.” Rafe glanced at her. “How long ago was that?” Ruby glanced at her watch. “About 4 hours ago.” Rafe’s brow scrunched together. “She called you that early in the morning? Is there an emergency?” Ruby shook her head. “No. She mostly seemed . . . confused, I guess. Sounded a little off. I’m worried that maybe she’s getting too old to live alone.” “Red, your grandma is like, what, sixty-five or so? She’s one of the sharpest women I know. She’s hardly getting too old.” Ruby agreed, but couldn’t think of any other explanation. “Well, you haven’t been around for a while. People change, you know?” Rafe didn’t say anything for a few minutes, then, “It just seems odd. Suspicious. Like someone is trying to draw you out here.” Ruby laughed cynically.
