A scared black girl approaches a cop and slips a note into his pocket without him realizing it.

When he finds and reads the note, which reads “save us from Aunt Carla,” he becomes concerned and calls for backup. The girl, who is in distress and carrying the weight of her troubles on her young shoulders, had written the note in desperation, hoping the cop would understand the gravity of her plea for help. The cop, Mark, abandons his snack and makes his way to the police station to unravel the mystery and ensure the girl’s safety. The girl, meanwhile, had hidden herself in a dumpster and cautiously emerged when she thought it was safe, fearing what her aunt might do to her if the policeman followed her home. The incident leaves both the cop and the girl feeling a sense of unease and determination, with the cop determined to find the girl and ensure her safety. Read the full story here ▶