"Lauren, Paul. Uh-" "I'm sorry, but Melody disappeared on me." "What!" Everyone was looking at each other till Ricky said "Lets go look for her." "Okay. Again I'm sorry." "Lauren it's not your fault." "Paul how is it not her?" "Eric!" "Forget it, lets just look for her." "Fine. We were gonna do that, but since you said that are you going to help?.. Paul?" "Yes. Lets split up, it might be faster." "True, ok. We'll meet back here."" Lauren then interjected "Wait! Lets meet back at you all's house." "I guess that be okay."
Melody stayed hidden, but carefully watched them searched. It was about two so hours later that they all left the mall. At their house everyone was discussing what to do next, Eric suggested the police, but Lauren instantly shot it down. Gary then suggested to keep looking without police help, Irwin then said "we can ask around." "Do you guys have a recent photo?" "No we don't. What about you Lauren?" "No, I also don't have one." "Oh." Time passed and everyone was on edge, waiting and hoping that Melody would walk through the front. "It's dark Paul and I should head home, we'll be back early tomorrow morning." "Ok."
Since Lauren was driving she knew where to go, but Paul didn't notice right away."Aren't we going home?" "Not yet, we need to go somewhere." "Alright, but we better be quick since we agreed to meet the tiger boys early. Huh never thought that I-we be meeting them and not to beat anyone up." "Really.." Lauren then parked the car at a playground then said "Paul we're meeting a friend here, give me your cell phone." "Why?" "Mine's dead." So then Paul gave his cell phone to his sister, who texted Melody. "Lets get out our friend is here." "My cell." "Sorry I can't give it to you yet." "Yet?" "No questions. Just please trust me." "Fine." Lauren and Paul went to the swing set to find Melody waiting on one. "Melody! We've been searching for you." "Yes I know, I was watching." "Watching!? What's going on here?" As Melody explained Paul just stood and listened, he was unreadable to both Lauren and Melody. Finally Melody finished. "So you want me to keep quiet, help you, and trust your unexplained plan or thought?" "Yes." "That's why I asked for your cell phone, so you wouldn't call them." "I guess I can try.. I'm glad your memory is back. How are you, where are you staying?" "I'm sorry, but I won't be telling you where I'm staying. Although I can tell you I am doing fine." Paul only nodded, "we best get going. Good night Melody." "Night Lauren, Paul. Have a safe drive." Paul and Lauren left; Lauren gave Paul his cell phone back.