The conversation had drove to a halt as the local news had appeared to briefly give out an official update to Roland and Avery‘s previous location earlier, claiming that Avery was released out of hospital care and sent to a foster care facility. 

[i]“Well would you look at that,”[/i] exclaimed Steven,[i] “She’s making the headlines. Just think now, she’s going to be one of the biggest things to happen at our school. Seriously, nothing this big has ever hit our town before…or at least in the case of violence that is.”[/i]

Steven seemed to be thrilled with all of what was being announced, but Roland just shook his head without saying a word, focusing on what other topics were to be revealed on the broadcast. He looked over to Avery, finding her sound asleep next to him, looking peaceful. He smiled a bit, but the smile quickly went away with the next report being revealed.

The news announced just after that a cop was just killed by a brutal strangulation from none other than the man who was placed in jail not long ago, revealing to be Avery’s father as the report led on to claim he had escaped prison.

Knowing all of this had Roland in shock. He knew what his plans were, who he was going to look for, and what he could do to get her back, and it made him start to worry not only for Avery’s safety, but for the Noonan’s, his other family, and what would result if they were found by the recent escapee.

Though Roland wasn’t the only to witness this unpleasant story, Steven’s reaction was just about the same as they both stared at the television with an upsetting look on their faces.

[i]“That’s bad, isn’t it?”[/i] questioned Steven, once thrilled but now worried as he turned to Roland.

[i]“I would say so,”[/i] replied Roland with a tone of fear. 

[i]“Avery,”[/i] exclaimed Mrs. Noonan as she called for Avery to inform her on the room being ready, [i]“Avery? The room is ready for you sweetheart.”[/i]

Roland couldn’t really move himself, couldn’t think or say anything, just sitting there as he wondered where would Avery’s father go. Where would he try to look? Or a better question….

Where is he now?