Out of Reach

"Mr. Thorne, Clara needs to rest now. If you need anything in the future, call me directly," said Levi.

"Levi. I..." said Dante.

"Beep..."

Before Dante finished his words, Levi hung up the phone.

*****

Late at night. By the wall outside the back door of the Higgins residence in West Suburb No. 7. Dante circled back and forth countless times. He removed his jacket and threw it at Vaughn, unbuttonin