fourteen-year-old Laura Cantrell thought she was being a good friend when she lied for fifteen-year-old Rebecca Anderson. Rebecca told Laura that her parents were trying to control her life because they wouldn't let her date Sam Laura, who was 27 years old. Rebecca begged Laura to help her come up with a way to get out of the house so she could be with Sam one more time to say goodbye. So Laura covered for her by telling Rebecca's parent that Rebecca was spending the night with her. That night, Rebecca ran away from home. By the time truth was discovered, Rebecca and Sam vanished without a trace. Laura felt shocked, horrified, and betrayed. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson struggled with grief, and fear. A life that seems harmless can have devastating results,