Sarah sensed the withdrawal and broke off in confusion. She hastily blew out the candles and pulled the oversized Tee shirt over her head. The hem of the soft knit hung nearly to her knees and clung to her budding womanly curves. She picked up the candles, chalk and books and then packed them back under the bed.<br/><br/>A knock at the door startled her.<br/><br/>"Sarah," it was mom. " Honey, dad had a call tonight and we have to go to Jones county to pick up a new foster. Just a little baby, but we might have to be gone for a couple of days, since that county is clear on the other side of the state. May I come in?"<br/><br/>Sarah slipped out the door, pulling it closed behind her.<br/><br/>"Um, mom, I was getting ready for bed. So do I need to go with you?" Sarah asked, She usually had to go with them when they went on a rescue mission.<br/><br/>"Not this time, honey, If you will check in with Molly's mom at least once a day, you may stay here. Of course you can stay at Molly's or she may come here to spend the night. Whatever you wish to do. We trust you."<br/><br/>"Um, aren't you afraid that who ever is killing people will get me? I mean, I'm just a kid." Sarah stammered.<br/><br/>"No one is being killed in their own home. You are smart and I trust you to make good decisions. I know you will stay away from the woods and of course, Molly is a responsible girl."<br/><br/>Sarah nodded, scarcely able to keep a goofy smile off her face.<br/>"Cool." She slipped back in her room, "Mr. S. did you hear? My house will be the best place on Earth for you the next few days."