Rachael sat at a desk in the police station, clutching the blanket draped around her. The scar on her neck had been treated and patched. She stared into space, her mind racing at a hundred miles per second, her face void of color.

"Mommy!"

Rachael swiftly turned to the entrance and saw Brandon standing next to Alexis.

"Brandon," she murmured and quickly rushed to them, engulfing him in a hug.

"I was so scared... I thought something happened to you," Brandon muttered, tears streaming down his round cheeks.

Rachael cupped his cheek and smiled, fighting back her own tears. "I'm fine, okay?" she said, wiping his tears.

Brandon nodded. Rachael...