That One Summer-excerpt 2

"What?...What're you talking about? That's not possible...You can't be serious!" Mrs. Johnson screamed. "Mrs. Johnson, We don't know where he is, we're not saying he's dead. There's been reports of him in the next town, so if that's true, he's only seven miles away." Mrs. Johnson looked worried. "My boy isn't dumb enough to get himself killed, so if what you're saying is true, then bring my boy back?" The police officer settled her down. "Ma'am, we'll do what we can." He tipped his hat, then left.