The Past

JAMES POV

I smiled at Lexi and headed into the bathroom, grabbing my phone without her seeing me. I turned on the shower and sat on the closed lid of the toilet and put in a call to Toby.

“Yo! You having a good time? Does Lolly still work at that bar? Tell her Toby says hi.”

I smiled wryly, my brother’s enthusiasm overwhelming, as per usual.

“I had a vision and I need your help,” I stated, no preamble.

“Okay, tell me.” He sounded serious. I loved that about him. He knew when to be serious he knew when to cut loose a little.

“It was Addie. She was in the back of a car. The backdoor opened and someone took her out of the car. She was screaming and kicking.” I took a deep breath, nausea threatening to overcome me.

Toby could hear the anguish in my voice. “Calm down, bro. Let’s talk this out. What kind of car?”

I gulped air. “A town car. Like what I usually use for service when I go into the city.”

“Okay. Was there anyone with her in the backseat?”

I thought back. “No,