Landon's phone rang. * * * The kids streamed in from recess, giggling with joy. Arlo cleared his throat and spoke up. "Okay, guys, get your books out, alright?"
"Hey," came Val's voice. She sounded strange over the phone as if she were about to cry. "You got a second?" * * * Arlo looked up, pushing his glasses up his nose and he went and opened the door.
His brows furrowed. "Yes, of course. Are you okay?" *** Callie stood there, her head tilted with a small grin on her face. "Hey."
