Silently, he slipped back out the door, his heart pounding with urgency. He had to act swiftly, before Susan became aware of his presence. Fumbling for his phone, he dialed 911 with trembling hands, praying for a rapid response that would bring an end to this nerve-wracking ordeal.
His voice was barely a whisper as he relayed the situation to the dispatcher. “Please, come quickly. Susan’s in the house. She’s searching for something… I don’t know what, but she can’t find me here. Hurry.”