Jessie, breathing fast, quickly told David about the extraordinary events of the night. “David, a wild chimp has brought me into the woods. It has something with it, and I can’t leave it behind.” There was a short silence from David, and Jessie could almost sense his worry growing.
“Jessie, it’s great you want to help, but please be careful,” he said. “Wild animals can act in ways we don’t expect, and this could be dangerous.” The forest around her seemed to amplify the weight of David’s words, the rustling of leaves and the occasional hoot of the owl becoming a symphony of nature’s warnings. Yet, Jessie felt pulled between wanting to help and listening to David’s sensible advice..