Calling For Backup
My hands shook as I reached for my phone, dialing the local police. ‘This can’t wait,’ I urged, my voice steady but laced with fear.
Each ring sent a ripple of anxiety through me until an officer picked up. ‘We need help,’ I said, recounting the alarming scene.
Mike drove us home swiftly, knowing every second mattered. Time wasn’t on our side, but we had hope this call could make a difference.