as she quickly pieced together the most likely scenario unfolding in the background. Gas leak. Her heart raced, but her voice remained steady, a lifeline of calm for the brave little girl on the other end of the line.
“Okay, Amelia, you’re doing great. Stay calm for me, alright? Can you tell me if there are any other people in the house with you?” Karen’s fingers flew over the keyboard, logging details and alerting emergency services simultaneously.
“No, just me and my mom and dad,” Amelia replied, her innocence stark against the looming danger hinted by the call.
