The object in Sarah’s hands was not a weapon or anything potentially harmful. Instead, it was a small, intricately wrapped birthday gift. The couple exchanged confused looks with the officers, who had expected a far more dire situation based on Oliver’s call.
Sarah, trying to ease the tension in the air, offered a sheepish smile. “We were planning a surprise for Oliver’s birthday,” she explained. “We wanted to keep it a secret until tomorrow.”
Daniel nodded, adding, “We didn’t mean to cause any alarm. We were just discussing how to make the day special for him. I guess our voices might have been a bit too hushed and serious.”
