As the days unfolded, Heather’s initial relief began to crumble. When it came to finding someone reliable to care for their home, their son Daniel, and their cat while they were away, Sam’s immediate suggestion was Jackie. “She’s dependable, knows Daniel, and she’s got the run of the house. With her here, we could jet off without a care,” he stated confidently. “She’s the ideal choice.”
Ideal? Heather’s inner voice resonated with skepticism. To her, Jackie was anything but ideal, especially given her strange behavior lately. Yet, she couldn’t voice these concerns to Sam without solid evidence of Jackie’s odd actions. And who knew if Sam was in this as well? Choosing to steer the conversation in another direction, Heather offered an alternative. “Maybe we could ask my parents to help out?” she suggested.