An Urgent Situation (2)

The shrill sound cut through the silence, sending a shiver down everyone's spine. Anderson's hand reached out towards the phone, but he hesitated, fear etched on his face.

Erik observed the scene; he knew this was bound to happen. Mikey glanced at Floyd and noticed his eyes wide with apprehension.

"Answer the phone," Floyd said.

Anderson and Mikey exchanged anxious glances but nodded in agreement. They both picked up the receiver with trembling hands, and Mikey hovered close by, both of them steeling themselves for the unknown.

The voice on the other end of the line was distorted, and their hearts clenched with fear. They strained to listen; their breathing was shallow and rapid. The conversation quickly went on for both of them.