chapter 119
THE RAIN ON the windows was the only sound in the house, and the aroma of coffee filled the air. Morgan and Katy had been sitting together in silence on the couch for almost an hour. Since Katy had not answered any of Morgan’s questions, Morgan decided to just sit beside her and hold her. She knew Katy was strong and that she would talk or ask questions on her own terms.
When the phone rang, Morgan jumped and screamed, but before the second ring, she answered it. It was the police chief.
“Morgan, they found Jake. He’s alive, but he needs medical attention.”
“Where is he!”
“They haven’t gotten him out of the woods yet. I called as soon as I heard. I can have the officer outside take you to where the ambulance is waiting, or he can take you straight to Baptist Hospital in Columbus. That’s where they’re gonna take Jake.”
“I wanna go right now! Thank you!”
“Morgan, listen to me—I don’t know anything yet. Keep your cell with you.”
Morgan turned away from Katy and asked in a whisper, “Has he been shot?”
“I honestly don’t know. We only know at this point that he needs medical attention. That’s all I’ve got, but I promise I’ll call you when I know more.”