Michael woke up early, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep. He lay in bed momentarily, thinking about the previous day's events. He had been worried about Della's safety, and he was relieved that she was finally feeling a bit better.

Exiting the bed, he reached for his phone to check the time. It was 6:00 AM. He smiled to himself, thinking that he had enough time to fit in a morning run before starting his day.

He dressed and headed out the door, going to the park for his usual 5-mile run. The cool morning air invigorated him, and he felt his worries melting away as he pounded the...