Kailey woke up with the other side of the bed empty the morning of Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. It was her birthday. To celebrate she took the day off of work. She was under the impression that she was about to have a not-so-eventful but relaxing birthday.

Kailey believed that John was just downstairs in their Hoboken apartment, working hard but allowing her to sleep in on her birthday. John told Kailey he would work from home that day and they would spend the day together. The plan was to enjoy happy hour and an early dinner reservation at one their favorite restaurants in Hoboken, Sirenetta Seafood & Raw Bar. John had more planned than Kailey was aware of.

When she finally rose and left her bedroom, Kailey stumbled upon an oversized envelope with the words, “Happy 27th Birthday Miss Kailey Irene Elfstrum (open me)” written in bright red sharpie. Kailey immediately called out for John but received no answer. John was not in the apartment and neither was Kaden, their little pup.

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