Chapter 15. The Chase Is On

Dean groaned, the feeling of loss that never failed to flash through him anytime he recalled his last conversation with Kayla, whirling through him. He looked up at the clock. It was almost seven p.m. He knew the boys were not going to meet today as Chris, Damon, and Matt were out of town, Michael was on call at the hospital and Kyle had his hands full with his brother, Ken, who had refused to undergo any more chemotherapy. Dean reached for his phone, remembering Cole saying Briana was writing her end-of-semester exams. That would mean she was in school and Cole was home alone. 

Cole picked up on the first ring. “Hey.” Cole’s voice sounded like he was doing something.

“Hey. Busy?” Dean asked.

“Just packing some boxes. Sup?”

“Can I come and see you?” Dean asked quietly.

After a slight pause, Cole’s voice came back on. “Sure. Get some pizza on the way. Pepperoni and cheese for me.” Then he hung up.

“Asshole,” Dean muttered. It was obvious Cole