due respect Mr. Hale, I know my son better than you do, and I’m telling you that something is wrong.  If by some miracle I am mistaken, then I will take full responsibility for stunting his growth, okay?”

“That’s not what I meant...” He began replying, but Amanda cut him short.

“I have to go, sir.  Thank you for your help.”

She ended the call and immediately started dialing the number Hale had given her for Elaine Winslow.  She had met her briefly on Friday afternoon when she had dropped Jimmy off at the school.  She seemed like a decent woman, and Amanda had been comfortable with Jimmy being under her supervision.  Now she prayed she had not made an error in judgment!  She tried not to think of all the reasons Jimm...

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