"I don't suppose Cait's with you, is she? I've only just heard that school was let out early, so I'm hoping she went home with you. It's just that the buses and trains are all down and I can't find a way to pick her up tonight. I think it might be safer if she stays the night with you. Would that be OK?"I tried to speak but couldn't make my tongue and mouth work together properly."Miku? Is everything OK?" Mr O'Neill's voice sounded worried. "Gait is with you, isn't she? Is she OK?"Dazed, I began walking down the hall towards the front door. On the phone, Mr O'Neill was getting anxious. I had to make my voice work."Yes," I stammered. "Yes, everything's OK. She's right here." And she was. When I reached the front door, Cait was standing there, with Mr O'Neill and her schoolbag. She didn't look happy."Dad says we have to go," she said. "Sorry."The Mr O'Neill standing at our door nodded. "It'll be best if we get going now, Miku. Thanks for looking after Cait."The Mr O'Neill on the phone spoke again.
