TMUW 77: Cellphone

"Upon checking the van, they found a cellphone. We're calling to ask if this phone belonged to your parents."

I took the familiar cellphone from Daddy as they handed it to me. There were blood stains on the back of the case.

"This is Daddy's cellphone," I answered weakly.

I felt Noah's gentle touch on my back as I examined the cellphone in my hand.

"Alright. Although, we cannot give it to you yet. We are formally asking now for your permission to keep it for the mean time... while the investigation is still ongoing. We just want to make sure if there's possible evidence inside of it that could help to solve this case even faster," he explained.

I looked up slightly at Noah, who was standing nearby. A small smile crossed his lips, as if letting me decide.

I managed a small smile back. "Can I check it by myself first?" I asked, a question they seemed to anticipate.

"Yeah, sure. I'll leave you here for now," he said, then stood to leave.

I watched him until he disappeared from my