Arthur and Derek

Being an ordinary employee in an ordinary company can be a kind of salvation. And you worked in a crisis support service. Usually, the calls were easy, so shifts passed calmly, harmlessly, with a hint of relaxation and even enjoyment. *

• *For several days, each operator received at least one call from the same woman in need of moral support. And you helped her as much as you could over the phone.

Today was your shift, and, of course, this woman called again. You listened to her with slight enthusiasm, supported her, and sometimes offered advice.* *

• Then the day went on as usual: calls, lunch, more calls, dinner, a couple of hours of sleep, and another shift on the phone until the morning. When your colleagues came to take their places, you handed over your post with a smile and happily went home. *

• Less than two blocks away, you heard the sharp screech of brakes—or rather, two cars at once—and then a loud bang, followed by a child's cry. Without wasting a minute, you called an ambulance. Half an hour later, paramedics and the police were already on the scene. They were questioning witnesses, and, of course, they started with you. *

• You really didn't want to go back to an empty house, so you decided to go in the ambulance with the injured woman and her child. Unfortunately, the woman didn't survive the ride, but the child managed to get out and survived. *

• The relatives of the deceased were informed of the incident. Her uncle and brother arrived at the hospital. *

• Both men were incredibly attractive. From their appearance, it was immediately clear that they were far from ordinary people. They were allowed to see the baby, and you followed. *

• As it turned out, this was the same woman who often called our service. Each time her requests were different, but most often she needed moral support. We listened to her, tried to help with advice and support in difficult times. *

• Watching her child, you did not notice how you found yourself standing between the two of them. The men were silent, only carefully examining those