PHONE TRANSCRIPT

Claudia Dalton’s Cell Phone | Monday, June 29, 2015, 10:49 a.m.

Kate: Did you hear from your dad yet?

Claudia: No.

Kate: That’s so strange. Everything seemed normal at his birthday party last week!

Claudia: I know. Do you think he had an accident?

Kate: Didn’t the police check the hospitals?

Claudia: Yeah. No John Does matching his description.

Kate: Well, that’s good.

Claudia: Do you think he was, like, a secret drug user or something?

Kate: Your dad?!

Claudia: Yeah, you’re right. He doesn’t even drink coffee.

Kate: Maybe he was kidnapped.

Claudia: Who would kidnap a guy who is 6'2"?

Kate: It could happen.

Claudia: I guess.

Kate: It’s just so odd. Your dad is, like, Mr. Dependable. Do you remember last year when I forgot my permission slip?

Claudia: Yeah.

Kate: My mom was in a meeting. My dad said it was “too bad” I wasn’t more responsible. Your dad said, “Sure, I’ll swing by your house on my lunch hour and pick it up.”

Claudia: I remember.

Kate: That meant so much to me! I mean, if my dad disappeared, I wouldn’t be so surprised. He’s always at work anyway. But your dad . . .

Claudia: You’re making me feel worse, Kate!

Kate: Sorry. Want to come to the pool? Might help get your mind off things.

Claudia: Thanks, but no. I’m gonna stay home with Mom. In case we hear anything.

Kate: Okay. Text me later.

Claudia: Will do.