It wasn’t often she got calls these days, especially from unfamiliar numbers, and it made her slightly apprehensive. But something compelled her to answer. “Hello?” she answered softly, the warmth in her voice unforced.
“Good evening, ma’am. This is Officer Daniels from the local police department,” a voice said, professional and authoritative. Marie’s heart skipped a beat. “I’m afraid I have some unfortunate news. Your grandson, Danny, has been arrested.”