Outcasts by J. S. Frankel

Author:J. S. Frankel [Frankel, J. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781487416072
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Published: 2018-03-02T06:00:00+00:00

The next morning, my mother knocked on my door as I was getting dressed. “Just a minute, Mom.”

I finished pulling up my jeans, tucked in my shirt, and then opened up. My mother stood in the aperture, wearing a contemplative look. “What is it, Mom?”

She bit her lip repeatedly, eyes shifting back and forth. Finally, she plowed ahead. “Mitch, I heard about the scientist at the office. Then I watched the news—and you locked all the windows.”

No other words followed, but then again, it wasn’t necessary. I told her about me and Callie running into Raney. She listened attentively, nodding at all the right spots, but her expression remained stoic. Finally, I’d had enough of the statue thing. “Mom, are you trying to tell me you think I did it?”

“No, I know you wouldn’t, but people... they’re not going to believe you.” She cast her gaze to the floor. “They don’t believe me, either.”

Where was all this going? “You didn’t lose your job, did you?”

A few tears leaked from her eyes. “No, but everyone at my office, they’re wondering, and...”

It figured. Everyone just had to blame someone innocent. Going over to her, I gave her a hug. “Mom, this is me. I didn’t do it. Besides, Joe was here.” I searched her face and found honesty. “You believe me, don’t you?”

With a shaky hand, she wiped her eyes. “Yes, I do.” Then she took in a deep breath, held it, and blew it out. “They can say what they like. My son would never do such a thing.”

A smile, small and strained, emerged. “Don’t you have a date this weekend?”

“Yeah, I’m meeting Callie at her place.”

Wordlessly, my mother turned around and went downstairs. After she’d gone, I got back on my computer, trying to find additional information. So many sources and so little time. Whoever was behind this, they’d planned it out well. Me and Joe against the government. At least Callie was safe, and all I could do was pray for her continued safety.

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