Chapter 14: Part 1

After showering and getting dressed, she made telephone calls. Brian was not happy. He said he almost called the Arizona State Police to find her. He yelled for several minutes and Amy was unable to get a word in. When he finally took a breath, Amy told him she was staying for an extended vacation. If she thought he was angry before, she was mistaken.

"Have you lost your mind? You're hundreds of miles away. What possible story could you have that would connect Phoenix with your home. I can't do much for you from here and your last story almost got you killed, or have you forgotten?"

"I am not a child and you are not my keeper. If I'd known I would get this kind of lecture, I would have sent you a letter. Now get off my ass or you won't hear from me for a month."

"I'm angry because I'm your friend and I'm worried you're in over your head." He didn't add the "again" but Amy knew he was thinking it.

She knew Brian cared and she understood where his anger was coming from. But if she le