Chapter 33

He hadn’t been home since his brief visit at Christmas. He’d emailed and texted Erik, his best friend from high school. He’d also sent a few notes to his mom through snail mail. He wondered if Harold had intercepted them. His stepdad had discouraged his mom from writing to him.

Maybe a week off from the escort business and a visit home would give him the break he needed and a chance to think about the direction his life was taking. Besides, he wanted to see Erik again. Erik’s folks said he was spending Christmas with a friend so Ted hadn’t been able to see him then. And Ted missed Dixie, his little dog. He took out his cell, scrolled through his contacts, and called home.