"Town High School, how can I help you?"

"Hey Suzie Secretary, I noticed you called"

"Mouse, you need to get to the school right away, your son is hurt"

"Well NOW what?" I responded with discontent.

"Where are you Mouse, are you in town?"

"No, I'm at work. I'm 40 minutes away."

There was a long pause. I heard her inhale deeply. She held her breath. I thought she would suffocate she held it so long.

"Let me get someone" she exhaled.

"No, Susie, tell me what's going on. I mean is he hurt or is he like hospital hurt?"

"Mouse, the ambulance is here now.

This time I held my breath.

Wait, her is the Superintendent. He'll tell you."

"Mouse, it is Superintendent Bob, are you okay?"

"You tell me-- Am I okay?"

"Your son's been hurt. They are taking him to the community hospital, you need to get here right away"

"I'm on my way."