Michael woke up early, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep. He lay in bed momentarily, thinking about the previous day's events. He had been worried about Della's safety, and he was relieved that she was finally feeling a bit better.
Exiting the bed, he reached for his phone to check the time. It was 6:00 AM. He smiled to himself, thinking that he had enough time to fit in a morning run before starting his day.
He dressed and headed out the door, going to the park for his usual 5-mile run. The cool morning air invigorated him, and he felt his worries melting away as he pounded the pavement.
When he finished his run, Michael returned home to shower and prepare for the day. As he was getting dressed, his phone rang. He picked it up to hear his friend Jacksons' voice on the other
