The drive home felt uncomfortably silent as the couple stared out through the tinted windows, each lost in their own thoughts. Despite the simmering tension, neither spoke.

Abruptly, a phone rang, shattering the quiet. Mia's hand delved into her pocket, and as her eyes met the caller ID, her heart skipped a beat. What awaited her this time?

Shawn noticed his wife's body tense beside him, prompting him to cast a concerned glance her way. What was the issue this time? Perhaps her father? He ...