Well, either way, she’ll learn you’re listed as “missing” and that will be that.
Henrik nods. "I am especially glad now that I didn't go back home. Though I do feel a bit bad about taking up a room in Stacy's house."
"Stacy's so nice, though," Phoebe says.
"She is."
"I heard my name." Stacy pokes her head into the kitchen.
"Oh hi Stacy!" Phoebe smiles. "I thought you were busy doing work."
"I was, but I just got a text from Chase." Stacy shows her phone to the other two. "He and Jackie are talking to Prior right now. They want to know if they can tell him about you, Phoebe."
"Huh?" Phoebe blinks. "How?"
"Well, cause he knows your mother," Stacy says carefully. "She might be able to figure out where you are if she asks him. But Prior's been helping us so far, it might not be fair to keep secrets. It's totally up to you, though. We're all okay with whatever you decide."
"Oh." Phoebe looks at Henrik. "Uhhh what do you think? You know Prior, would he tell my mom?"
"Hmm. Perhaps not, but there is always a chance of a slipup." Henrik shrugs. "Like Stacy said, it is your decision."
"Huh." Phoebe looks away again, staring absentmindedly at the cooking pasta. "I think...it's fine to talk about, like, the kidnapping and stuff. But I don't want him to know where I am. Just in case he might mention it to Mom."
"Got it." Stacy nods. "I'll text Chase your answer." And she leaves.












