Chapter 42

When Brendan answered the call, Jackson's serious tone came through. "Brendan, are you with Naomi right now? The both of you had better come back right away!" Brendan didn't reply. Instead, he snapped the phone shut and tossed it aside. Naomi asked, "Was that Grandpa on the phone? Are we supposed to head back to Yellowind Bay?" Given tonight's events, it was certain that the Sabella family would file a complaint. Brendan nodded. Bailey asked worriedly, "Naomi, is everything okay?" Naomi smiled and responded, "If everything's fine in the Sabella house, why would anything happen at our own place?" She then looked at Brendan, who was looking ahead, and asked, "Right, Brendan?" "Yeah." Brendan's simple affirmation was remarkably reassuring. After dropping Bailey off, they went straight to Yellowind Bay. Upon entering the courtyard, they saw that all the elders, including Dennis, Christine, and Ronald's parents, had gathered there. As Brendan and Naomi stepped into