#Chapter 56 Reconnaisant Report

I felt bad, but I had to defy Iris once again. My strict bedtime schedule, as important as it was, was going to have to take a backseat tonight. Tonight, Matt was in the casino. Alone. Obviously neither Jordan nor myself were able to sit still, consumed with worry for our friend. I could hardly focus on anything other than the minutes slowly dragging by, just waiting for 2 AM. I just prayed he stayed safe until then. I paced back and forth in my office while Jordan anxiously worked on some embroidery to keep her hands busy. I was sorely tempted to stress-bake, but the possibility of Elroy waking up and coming to see what the noise was kept me confined to my office. I’d been stuck in my office a lot lately. The phone ringer was shrill in the silence, making us both jump. I leapt for it, heart pounding. “Hello?” “It’s me,” Matt said, and relief flooded my body. “I’m safe. I’m in the car, on 4(th) street, and I’ll be back in 20 minutes tops.” I finally slumped into a cha