The bear quickly led Hana away from the hospital and into the woods. The sense of urgency grew stronger around them, making every leaf rustle and distant owl hoot feel more intense. The moonlight added a mysterious, slightly spooky feeling to the forest. Hana felt she had to trust the bear, even though everything was becoming more mysterious and a bit scary.
With trembling fingers, Hana pulled out her phone and dialed Peter’s number, a friendly animal expert. When Peter answered, his voice was a reassuring presence in the middle of all the uncertainty. “Hana, what’s going on?” he asked, genuine concern in his tone.