The windows rattled as the door slammed. Gabriel heard his mother call out to him but he didn’t pay her any mind. He was making his way to the phone as quick as possible. He had to dial her number 4 times before he got it right. A wave of concern washed over him with not and ounce of mercy. After it rang five times the answering machine picked up. Gabriel slammed the phone down, grabbed the notebook, reached for his jacket (which he realized was still on when he hit his hand on the chair), and raced down the stairs.

“I’m going out! I’ll be back as soon as possible!” He yelled to his mother.

Gabriel ran the four blocks seperating their houses. Once he got to Renee’s house the door swung open, making Gabriel take a step back. The man who steppd out was big and smelled like alcohol. He shoved Gabriel aside and stumbled away as if he just pushed a bug away. Gabriel fell and fell hard. He hit his head but immediatley got back up like it was nothing. Inside he found Renee on the floor.