A spark of ingenuity ignited in the policewoman's mind. She grabbed her phone, pretending to take a call. “Hey, what's up? Is the surgery finished? He's okay? That's amazing!"

Colin's face lit up. “Is the operation done?"

The policewoman nodded subtly. "They said it all went well."

Slowly, Laura's hand dropped to her side.

A smile graced her lips, masking the tears in her eyes.