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good people – why the devil hadn’t she listened instead of overthinking the situation? She’d have to make amends for that, or it would continue to eat away at her.
    At the next place, they drew another blank, but one place after that confirmed that Cat had been there sometime between 8:45 and 9:15. As the times were getting earlier the further along the street they went, it looked like Cat had started at the end of this street and worked her way down toward the square.
    They continued along the street.
    At the other side of Planti Park, a small café advertising what sounded utterly revolting but probably tasted absolutely delicious – an all-day English Breakfast Fry-up – confirmed the theory. Cat had called there around 8:45.
    That was the only confirmation they needed. They headed back to the main square. Cat had left the phone message for her mom around 10:00. She’d obviously explored a different street between 9:30 and 10:00. If they could find which one, they’d be one huge step closer to discovering what had happened to her.
    As they neared the main square once more opening, Elena said, “Have I said something wrong, Tess?”
    “No, I, er… No.”
    “You’re very quiet.”
    “Don’t worry. That’s just me. I suppose I’m so used to traveling alone, I’ve forgotten what it’s like to have someone to talk to.”
    “Oh, thank heavens. I was starting to think I’d upset you with what I said earlier.”
    “No. No, it’s okay. It just got me thinking about things I shouldn’t. Not when I need to focus on finding Cat.”
    Elena covered her mouth with her hand. “Oh, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to be a distraction. Please, anytime you need to, just tell me to shut the hell up – that is how you say it, isn’t it – shut the hell up?”
    Tess flashed her a reassuring smile. “Yes, that’s how you say it. And yes, I will, don’t worry.”
    “Good.”
    Elena took a sip of water and then offered it to Tess. She took it and shared a drink with the lady.
    ‘Shut the hell up’. If only Tess had a switch that let her make her own mind shut the hell up.
    Back in the square, Tess pointed to the next street. “Logically, Cat would’ve taken that one next.”
    “Yes, she’d have followed her plan so she didn’t have to double back later to catch places she’d skipped.”
    “Are you still feeling okay?” Tess said. “You’re not tired yet?” They’d been walking for hours, and while the pace had been gentle, they’d still been on their feet the whole time.
    Slapping Tess playfully on the arm, Elena said, “Don’t you start. I get enough of that from Cat.”
    Tess pointed to Szewska Street. “Shall we?”
    With a greater sense of urgency, they marched toward Szewska. Tess could already see the first place they’d have to try – Hotel Grand Krakow.
    The automatic doors opened and they walked in. The fireplace was impressive. A coat of arms carved into the stone chimney breast displayed a crown atop three towers and an eagle inside a doorway – the symbol of the city.
    At the reception desk stood a snooty-looking woman with her hair in a bun.
    Placing her photo of Cat on the desk, Elena launched into her spiel.
    The snooty woman eyed them both up and down with a look on her face as if one of them had silently broken wind, then she said something in Polish while shaking her head.
    They thanked her and left. Outside, a small café across the road with round tables on the sidewalk captured Elena’s attention. Undeterred by the minor setback in the hotel, Elena was so eager to glean more insights on Cat that, without looking for traffic, she launched herself toward the café.
    Zipping silently along, a group of young teenagers on Segways flew down the street straight at Elena.
    Tess darted into the road. Grabbed Elena around the waist. Whisked her across to the other sidewalk as the guys sped by.
    The sudden movement proved too much for Elena. She coughed. Then coughed harder. And then