Chapter 24
Late Christmas Eve, December 24th
Morelville, Ohio
“You did such a great job, Jef,” Dana said as she looked back from the front seat at the toddler.
Hannah looked over at her son proudly then laughed when he puffed out his little chest at Dana’s praise.
Driving, Mel glanced up into the review mirror to see the toddler but only for a moment. The drive from the church to the house was a short one. She turned right, onto the State Route and began down the street. She slowed as she drew close to the store to her left for her driveway just a little further up on the right. She glanced left as she passed the store and stopped.
Dana yelped. “Whoa there, what’s the problem?”
“There’s a car parked in front of the bakery.” Everyone looked to the left. Mel turned down the street and
