"Logan Reid, Conal Price, and Orson Smyth..." Logan's mother said with a trembling voice as she looked at the police officer.
"When were they last seen?"
"Two days ago. Their last known location was at school."
"Understood, ma'am."
The officer reached into a drawer, retrieving a tablet and handing it to her.
"For us to assist, you'll need to sign these documents. It's a standard procedure to request police involvement."
The worried parents went to the police station to report their missing children. Upon arrival, the interviewing officer emphasized the importance of knowing whether the children had reported anything unusual before their disappearance.
None of the teens had talked about problems at home. Logan kept silent about Erik humiliating him. Conal and Orson didn't get injured that much, and like Logan, they felt ashamed he beat them, so they didn't talk either.
