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220. Give me an hour. I'll find her
Sara and Noah arrived at Jenkins House. Monica welcomed them, and they started chatting. Sara asked, "Where's Jemma? I brought her favorite cheesecake."
Everyone was aware that Jemma adored Sara's homemade cheesecake. Back when Sara and Gracie would get together, Sara would always make cheesecake specifically for Jemma and give it to Gracie to take home for her. Even after Gracie passed away, Sara continued the tradition, visiting Jenkins House to bring Jemma her favourite cheesecake.
Noah, with a curious look, scanned the room, silently looking for Jemma.
Monica replied, "Oh, Jemma's not here right now."
Sara smiled, holding the cheesecake, "Oh no, I really wanted her to have this. It's her absolute favorite."
In the room, Jemma perked up upon hearing Sara's voice outside her door. She hurriedly knocked, hoping someone would hear her. Sara, Noah, and Monica were in the living room when they heard the knocking.
Sara asked, "What was that sou
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