Jessa turned and walked away.
Before she left, she shot Rachel a look. The two of them exchanged a quick, silent message with their eyes.
David stood beside Wyatt, who checked his watch. “Mr. Harmon, Doctor E should be showing up any minute now.”
David glanced at him. “Wyatt, how do you know Doctor E?”
Wyatt didn’t answer right away. Instead, he said, “You know her too, Mr. Harmon.”
David’s eyebrows drew together. Ella had told him the same thing, that he knew Doctor E. Now Wyatt was saying it too.
What did they mean? Was Doctor E really someone he knew? Had Doctor E been close to him this whole time?
Just then, the host stepped up and addressed the crowd. “Everyone, thank you for coming to tonight’s banquet. The big moment is finally here. Please welcome Doctor E!”
All eyes turned to the staircase. The room fell silent, everyone waiting, barely breathing.
David looked up.
Grandma Jill, Maureen, and Rachel moved forward, eager and excited. “She’s coming, she’s coming! Doctor E is finally here!” Grandma Jill said, nearly bouncing.
Everyone waited.
Nothing happened. The top of the stairs stayed empty.
Whispers started to ripple through the crowd. “What’s going on? Where is Doctor E?”
“Is Doctor E even coming tonight?”
The host looked confused too. Doctor E was supposed to arrive at this exact time, but she was nowhere in sight.
He tried to reassure everyone. “Please stay calm. I’ll head upstairs and check. Doctor E will be here soon.”
He hurried up the stairs.

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