The Carpetbag

His call came in marked 'unknown'. I don't usually answer calls like that. Whatever possessed me to answer this time? The area code, I think.

“Jan, can you come to see me? It's important.”

Without thinking, I said, “Of course. Where are you now? When?”

I didn't hesitate when I answered him. It's been months since I have talked with him and he sounds anxious.