ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green, and I continued driving. "I'm almost home.”

Stella's voice sounded a bit moody as she said, "Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to talk to."

"Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building." I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a