Officer Jenkins nodded thoughtfully, understanding the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, Officer Rodriguez tried to calm Karen, who was adamant about pressing charges. She couldn’t see past the broken window to the larger picture—the life that had been saved.
The officers conferred for a moment and then addressed both Lucas and Karen. “Ma’am,” Officer Jenkins began, “we understand your concern about the damage to your vehicle. However, it’s important to recognize that this young man’s actions likely saved your son’s life. We’re in the middle of a heatwave; the temperature inside the car was deadly.”
