Rose's first birthday party ended abruptly.
One minute, we were celebrating with cake and laughter, our family gathered together, feeling safe.
Next thing, it was a security alert with Luca's team mobilizing and guests being evacuated.
"What's happening?" Katherine demanded as she held Rose protectively.
"It's the FBI incoming for an emergency briefing."
In the family room, with the guests gone, only our immediate family and friends remained.
Bella, Susan, Elliot, Jeff, Katherine, Rose, and Me.
Timothy appeared via video conference, his face grim.
"Thomas Marvin escaped from a very high-security federal prison two hours ago. It was a professional operation with inside help being suspected."
A heavy silence. Faces frozen in shock.
"My father escaped?" I was still processing the info Luca told me earlier, and now hearing it from an FBI agent only made it real. I still couldn't believe it.
