Chapter 5

Scott didn't even know how he managed to walk out of the hospital.

He struggled with the car door, failing to open it several times before finally getting inside. Once he was in, his hands shook as he dialed my number.

"The number you have dialed is powered off."

He tried calling my uncle next.

"The number you have dialed is not answering."

He kept dialing, again and again, countless times.

All he ever heard was that cold, mechanical voice.

The car shot forward.

Scott had no idea when tears started pouring down his face.

His mind was overwhelmed by…