This is when Father finally spoke himself. "Children. To control another, even in their best interest, is to kill them inside. What good comes from having a friend alive if inside she is dead. Accusations and blame only help the one who has evil intentions. I suggest that we begin again. Monty, will you and Jessica ride to the falls and look for clues? Chase, you and Jake should start carefully looking around town for strange behavior. Check the abandoned farms nearby too. I will be going to some citizens and carefully making inquiries. I will be back in an hour or so. Meet here when you are done. Is this agreeable to everyone?" His gentle voice held only comfort and love. None could guess at the shrewd assassin mind at work behind those gentle eyes.