Chapter 63. She Ran Away

TOBY

I had fallen asleep on the couch after a hectic day at work when my father's call came in. I answered the call feeling upset that he had woken me up from sleep, "so much for it being the weekend," was the last thing I mumbled before his voice reached my ear. I remember when I used to be the first one out partying all weekend long and the last one to quit but now I'm too tired to go up to my room.

"Where is your wife?" He asked.

"She's probably in her room I guess, "I said, confused at his question.

"What do you mean by you guess? Where the hell is your wife?" At his questions, I just knew I gave him the wrong answer. Where could Ruby have gone, I just hoped she didn't make the mistake of trying to run away again.

"In her room," I answered. I tried to sound as certain as possible but I wasn't quite sure.

"Okay then, go give her the phone, I'd like to talk to h