Chapter 74

The police arrive and apprehend the intruder. They're taken to the station for questioning, and it turns out that they're a part of a string of break-ins in the area. The police are grateful to Samantha and Andrew for stopping the intruder, and they tell them they may have prevented further crimes. In the days that follow, Samantha and Andrew are hailed as local heroes. They're grateful that they were able to protect their home, but they know that they were lucky. They resolve to be more vigilant in the future.

A few months later, Samantha and Andrew are back to their normal routine. They've increased their home security and they feel safer than ever. That is, until they get a strange letter in the mail. It's from the mother of the intruder they helped catch. She's thanking them for stopping her son and for getting him the help he needs. She tells them that her son has struggled with addiction and mental health issues, and that he's now getting the treatment he needs. She's grateful t