The younger officer, with a stern expression on his face, looked at Jack and Olivia as they stood anxiously in front of him. He asked if the girl they were looking for was wearing a backpack. Both Jack and Olivia turned to face each other before responding "Yes."

"You did see her! Where is she? Do you have her?" Olivia asked.


"No, I didn't see her, but let me tell you a story." He began.


The officer's words were sobering as he recounted the tragic events that occurred years ago. A woman, in the midst of an argument with her husband, had packed her bags and her daughter to seek refuge at her mother's house. However, she never made it. The police were called and a search was initiated, only to find the car off the road and engulfed in flames. The mother was able to escape with injuries, but her daughter was not as fortunate. They found the little girl's body in the back seat, her face burned and cut, her dress torn, and a backpack by her side. It was a heart-wrenching scene that left a lasting impact on all those involved. The officer's somber tone and detailed account painted a vivid picture of the tragedy that occurred that fateful night.


"No, that can't be" Olivia said.


The officer welcomed them to the station to see photographs of the incident but the couple declined the offer, they wasted enough time and had to get back on the road. With that information he told them once they reach there destination, they can research the information themselves. They thanked the officer for his time and drove off silent.


--end