C79 A decision to act

"Clara, I need you to come over," Bernice said into the receiver, pacing the living room floor while her voice shook. "It's urgent."

"Bernice? Is everything okay?" Clara's voice came over the line, haloed with alarm.

“N-no, not really. I-I need your help with Mia,” Bernice said, looking at her time. It was slipping away