Watching Him Closely
Philip and Thor joined their neighbors on the sidewalk, all holding their breath, as the doorknob turned and Simon emerged. His arms were raised in surrender, clutching a tightly clenched piece of paper that Philip recognized as the envelope he had delivered.
Tears streamed down Simon’s face as he descended the steps. Suddenly, two police officers swiftly approached and handcuffed him. As they led Simon to a waiting police car, his eyes met Philip’s before he vanished from sight. In that moment, Thor’s bark pierced the silence.