GREG AND DAVE stood in front of Caleb’s office building, waiting for Jake to arrive. Ang was inside, keeping Caleb busy. He had no idea that Jake had returned to L.A. to confront him.
Dave slid into Jake’s car as it pulled in front of the building. “What do you have?” Jake asked.
“It seems Diane filed for a legal separation. She stated irreconcilable differences as the reason.”
“Huh,” Jake huffed with his fist to his lips. “I had no idea things were that bad.”
Dave shook his head. “After you left the Halloween party, Caleb spent a lot of time with Allison. She seemed annoyed with him at first, but Trey said she seemed uncomfortable. They left around the same time, but no one thought anything of it.”
“Where is Allison?” Jake asked.
“She’s still at her family’s home. We haven’t heard a word from her. Has she contacted you?”
“No,” Jake responded. “But I think I need to see her again while I’m here. Maybe once I confront Caleb, I’ll finally get some answers from her.”
Jake’s cell rang and he glanced down. “It’s Ang,” he said to Dave. “Hey, Ang. I’m outside talking to Dave.”
“Well, you’d better get in here soon. Something’s going on with him,” Ang warned.
Jake ended the call. “Let’s do it.”
Jake walked through the doors into the building and up the stairs to Caleb’s office. Ang clenched her hands together as he approached. He kissed her cheek.
“I don’t like this one bit, Jake. Not one bit.”
“I know. Go home. I’ll call you when I know something.”
Ang nodded her head and grabbed her purse. “Be careful, Jake. He’s been acting weird all day.”
Jake watched Ang descend the stairs before he knocked on Caleb’s closed office door.
“Not now, Ang. I’m busy,” he shouted.
Jake opened the door and Caleb’s eyes jumped up from his laptop, slamming it shut as soon as he saw him.
“Jake!” he exclaimed excitedly. “You’re back.” His eyes darted from Jake, then to Dave and Greg, who stood behind him with their arms folded, faces stern.
“You and I need to talk,” Jake stated as he slid into a chair and motioned for Caleb to do the same.
“Alright… Guys, close the door on your way out,” Caleb said, motioning to Dave and Greg.
They stood there unmoving until Jake turned and nodded. Dave shot Caleb an evil glare before he pulled the door closed behind him.
“What the hell was that all about?” Caleb said in a huff as he pointed toward the door. “I’m not so sure about Dave anymore. I think he might be getting too old for this.”
“Dave’s not the problem,” Jake stated.
“Okay, so now that you’re back, I think I can get you some studio time, maybe Wednesday.” Caleb reached for his phone and Jake held up his hand to stop him.
“I said we need to talk.”
“What’s wrong?” Caleb questioned. “Did something happen with Allison? She seems to have dropped off the planet. No one can seem to find her.”
“I know where she is,” Jake stated, crossing his arms.
“Oh, I see. You two are together, after all,” he said with a smirk.
“I’ve never been with Allison. You of all people know that’s true.”
