As Thomas stood there, cradling the child in his arms, he continuously whispered soothing words to the baby, who was beginning to calm down. The immediate danger had passed, and Thomas could feel the tension in his own body begin to ease. The oppressive heat of the day still lingered, but he felt a newfound sense of relief knowing he had potentially saved a life.
It wasn’t long before a woman, presumably the mother, came rushing into the parking lot. Her eyes widened as she saw the shattered glass and her car window broken. Her pace quickened, and she approached with a look of panic and anger mixed across her face.
