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Georgetown

Savich house

Tuesday night

Autumn, good evening. What happened today to put that big smile on your face? Have you and Tash discovered something new you can do together?

It’s amazing, Dillon. I couldn’t believe it, but today Tash finally connected with me, like you and I do. I heard his voice clearly, like he was talking to me out loud, though it was only for a second. But it happened.

Tell me what’s wrong, Autumn.

Does Tash’s father know his son wants to stay in Titusville?

I don’t know. His dad and stepmom are in Paris. His dad calls him every day, Dillon, always has him say hello to Sasha. He says his dad thinks he and Sasha will come to love each other, but Tash doesn’t think she’ll ever change toward him. He said she always gives him this fake smile. He thinks she’ll talk his dad into sending him away.

What did his uncle say then?

Autumn started humming, a sure sign she was thinking.

Autumn cocked her head at him, sending her French braid over her shoulder. She gave him a solemn nod and left him.

Sherlock said quietly, “All is well with Autumn?”

“How about a boomerang?”

“I think you’re right. They fit together. Sort of like we do.”