Complete Chaos
The condition of the house mirrored the exterior – shabby and neglected. It was nearly empty, with litter scattered on the floor. A bin overfilled with filthy diapers was the source of a robust and overpowering odour. Tommy guided Darius through the poorly lit, cramped rooms towards a bedroom.
There, a lady was nursing a little kid. “Meet my Mom, Kayla, and my kid brother Sammy,” shared Tommy. At this, Kayla looked startled. “Tommy, who is your companion? Why is there a cop in the house? Did you do something?” she questioned worriedly.
Tough Times
Darius settled into an old chair and gave an introduction. He clarified his purpose there. He saw her become a bit more comfortable yet clearly distressed. She was nervously biting her nails and casting glances towards the windows. Darius posed several questions to uncover her family issues.;”Sammy’s father’s passing made things hard,” she explained, voice shaking. “I’m trying to be strong for my children, but our funds have run out.
I was let go not long after our newest addition came along. Juggling so much just wasn’t manageable. And now…” her words faded, tears streaming down her face. “And now?” Darius echoed, yet she simply shook her head. He was resolved to fully understand what was going on.
