She Had Taken It With
Despite the authorities’ best efforts, noon came and went without any progress.
They discovered that Aisling had taken her noise-canceling muffs with her. As they discussed in hushed tones, they promised Jim and Terry that they would locate their daughter.
As they searched throughout the afternoon, Terry, who was now simmering in self-blame, endured gruelling nightmares. It was her hope that Aisling would return by nightfall.