When the sound of knocking reverberated through his house again, a testament to police persistence, Peter made a split-second decision. He was not ready to let go of his search so easily. Quickly and quietly he slipped out the back door, his heart racing with fear and excitement. He ran down the narrow alley behind his house, watching carefully to make sure the officers at the front door didn’t see him.
Peter headed straight for the harbor, because he knew exactly where his brother-in-law’s boat was docked. He kept a low profile, knowing that being seen could cause trouble with the police. The thought of getting caught for sneaking away weighed on him, but he was more focused on getting to the boat undetected.