Hayley was trying to focus on the first paragraph of a book she had pulled from a shelf. It was the first time she had visited the library and was not able to concentrate on a single word.

A young man sitting at the table next to her was tapping his fingers on the table as he flipped through a book. He seemed to be frustrated. He shot a nervous glance at her. Hayley giggled and quickly covered her mouth, embarrassed the sound had escaped her throat.

She turned away, trying once again to focus on the first sentence of the book. She was afraid to look at the young man again, and was contemplating moving from the table, when she was startled by a deep voice.

"Miss Lawrence." She jumped. Her eyes found the familiar face before her.

"Mr. Hawthorn." Hayley smiled softly. She looked at the young man beside her and then turned back to Thor.

"Please sit down." The young man shot an irritated glance at Hayley, picked up his book and walked away.

"I'm so glad you agreed to come."

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes, yes---I just have some questions to ask you about Maddie."

"Is she alright?"

"Yes." Hayley trembled, not being sure that Thor would be honest with her. She looked intently in his eyes hoping to see the truth.