Missing Pieces

He met her eyes, panic flashing across his face as he stepped back. Then, he forced a shaky smile. "Uh ... Sadie, looking for Cal?"

Sadie gave him a long look, her expression sharp and questioning.

Giles tried not to panic and forced himself to ask, "W-what's up?"

She showed a fake smile. "Nothing. You just seem pretty close with Mr. Dutton's family."

Giles was carrying an old sausage box stuffed