More than an hour later, we finally headed out to Jeff’s truck with Officer Dyer, who gave Jeff some information. I tried to pay attention, too, because everything had been so intense inside and I wasn’t even sure I knew what was going on anymore.
“We’ve talked with the grandparents and they live about an hour away in Arbor. They may even be at the hospital by the time you get there. They’ve agreed to take Pamela and Aaron home with them for now.” He glanced at me before turning his attention back to Jeff, clearly aware that he was the one handling things. “Unfortunately, Mr. Pickard is also at County Hospital, but in a different section. He’s under arrest and will be placed in jail as soon as medical professionals authorize it.”
Jeff listened, nodding occasionally.
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