Yes, her friend.

Jodi has vanished. Police are searching rivers and helicopters are flying overhead.
Jodi hasn't shown for work for two or three days. Her car was in the parking lot.
Even more worrying was her possesions were scattered on the ground in the vicinity of her car. There were signs of a struggle.
The abduction is on the TV and radio news and in the print media.

'And she'll come back.............'

I wonder where he thought she went off to?

Okay I know what stress does to people but I also note what Jodi's sister experienced from the same friend at the breakfast they both attended.