Those Who Stay

The Vances' confidence came from what Sadie had told them in private. In her past life, the last time Sadie ever spoke with Diane was right before the tsunami.

Diane had stayed home with Toby and told Sadie over the phone that their neighborhood and the nearby ones were all fine.

But then the waves changed direction—it swept north, skipping over their area entirely. Westport and Southport weren't