Chapter 85 The Story: Searching For Bryan

• The following morning, Darren dragged himself to school, though his mind was far from books or lessons. He found a spot at the sit-out, the place Bryan and his boys usually lingered, laughing too loud, fanning themselves with wads of bills as if they owned the world. Darren sat alone, scanning every face that passed, waiting for that familiar swagger.
• But Bryan never showed.
• By the time the last bell rang, Darren’s hope sagged. Maybe Bryan hadn’t come to school that day. Maybe he wouldn’t come at all.