Then, to everyone’s surprise, he flung open the door and bolted. The officers chased after him, while another officer boarded the bus to check on the kids. “Is everyone okay?” the officer asked, his eyes scanning the worried faces.
Sam stood up, his voice shaky but determined. “There’s a weird smell on the bus. That’s why I called 911.” The officer nodded, his expression serious. “We’ll get to the bottom of this. Everyone, please stay calm.”