Just this morning, Vanessa’s mother, Lynn Cartwright, notified police that she received a letter that appears to be in Vanessa’s handwriting. The letter states that Vanessa is not hurt and that she is safe and will be home soon. Investigators are now pursuing new leads in this case and are very optimistic that they will deliver Vanessa safely to her family very soon. Please stay tuned for updates on News 9 at 9.” Ryan and I stand next to each other listening to the recent news about my disappearance. Reality slaps me across the face. Ryan is wanted for murder and I am a missing person. It just doesn’t seem real. I’m afraid for him. We’re running out of time. “I’m sorry Ryan. I didn’t think my Mom would go to the police. I mean, I guess I know why but I just never thought about how it would affect their search for you.” “It’s not your fault. She just loves you and she wants you to come home.” “Ryan, I need to go see Kim.” We’ve talked about this before and he doesn’t seem comfortable with the idea at all.
