Unexpected Encounters

Cora was in the living room, sipping coffee and reading, while Arthur was busy cleaning. Derek had taken the two kids downstairs to play.

Seeing Harper bring back a man covered in blood, Cora immediately stood up. "What happened?"

"Picked him up on the road. I've seen him once before—we kind of know each other."

The man was filthy, so Elliot just dropped him onto the floor.

Cora crouched down