“Yes,” Jane said.

“Is he armed? Is he alone?” Denise asked.

“Who are you talking to? Hang up!” the man shouted.
“Yes… And, yes… Please, we are hungry,” Jane said softly.

“Alright. Just hang in there, Jane. We are almost done, and we have your location. Does your house have a back entrance?” Denise asked.

“No, just the front door,” Jane said. Then, suddenly, Denise heard a man yelling on the phone.

“Who are you talking to? Hang up!” the man shouted.

” I was just getting pizza for—” Jane started before a sharp knock sounded over the phone then it cut.

“Hello? Jane? Jane, are you still there?” Denise asked, but the phone had been dropped.

Denise had already sent a team to Jane’s house. They arrived just in time.

Breaking in, they found Jane’s husband drunk, while Jane and her daughter, Matilda, hid in the next room, sobbing. The place was a mess. He was arrested on the spot, and Jane and Matilda were taken to safety.

Later, Jane asked to meet Denise to thank her. Over lunch, Jane shared her story—her husband had once been kind, but after losing his job, he turned violent. A week ago, he locked them inside after a jealous outburst.

Denise was deeply moved and promised to help. In the end, she didn’t have to. Jane’s husband lost custody, and she officially became Matilda’s sole parent. With therapy and Denise’s support, they rebuilt their lives.