She said she wanted to keep the baby—he nodded and drove her straight to a hospital.

Hope in the chaos

In the midst of the chaos, while I was trying to breathe calmly, a couple of police officers entered. Their calm presence was reassuring and reminded me that justice could be possible even in the midst of this chaos. Drew seemed to sense this too; his posture changed slightly in the face of their calm strength, which was in stark contrast to my inner turmoil. Maybe, just maybe, with the right help, this chaos could be put back in order - and my resolve only grew stronger as a result.

Humming room

The waiting room was filled with quiet murmurs and hushed conversations. Lost in thought, I let my eyes wander while Drew sat a few seats away, avoiding my gaze. The babble of voices surrounded me as I tried to focus on what to say next. It felt like I was watching life go on, unfazed by my personal crisis. Despite the noise, I could feel the tension between us growing and about to spill over.