what happens, I'm always here to listen and support you. A

ver her. "Thank you, Sarah," she said.

We're family, even if we're not related by blood. A

heading out the door. She drove to the police st

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he waited for someone to call her name. Finally, a police of

?" the officer asked as they sat down at

breath and told th

. When she was finished, he looked up and asked, "What makes you think your

d. "They're responsible, they take school seriously. They woul

s expression softening

ound your home," the officer said. "D

few houses on the street. We all know each other, and everyone looks o

ook around," the officer said. "Y

tomach churning with nerves. As they pulled into

the living room were fluttering in the wind. "Something's wro

aid, his hand resting on his gun. "Stay behind m

pounding as they ste

hecking each room one by one. Everything looked

s scattered across the floor. Carmela noticed some

e window," she said, her voice shaki

need to contact the FBI," he said. "Thi

eak of a floorboard. The officer whirled around, his

her heart pounding in her chest. "Is someon

ook a cautious step forward, peering into the ha

alked out of the dark,

You know this man?" he asked,

nd racing. "I don't understand what'

ined on Pedro. "What are you

render. "I can explain," he sa

I was worried about them. I came over and found the door w

wary eye on Pedro. "Do you have any proof

mpany ID in my wallet," he

r nodded.

times. He removed his company ID and handed it to the officer. "I'm sorry for a

heck your ID," he said. He took out his radio and called for backu

completely

e stood. With disdain, he felt pity for Carme

," Pedro said, his voice soft and reassuring. "Maybe you could c

if she could trust him, but she was scared to be alone. "I

t I promise I'm not trying to t

to life. "All clear on the ID, sir," t

aid. "It's up to you, but I think it might be best if you stayed with him tonig

new the officer was right. "Okay,"