Unwelcome Changes (with Dots, Closed)

[KrocodileKrew]

Tom was getting impatient but tried not to let that become apparent during his call. "Alright, ten minutes," he said. "But make sure it's the fastest you can get here. My children's lives may be on the line."

He put the phone down and rushed to Sam's side. "I'm here for you," he whispered. (What exactly are you getting at? I'm weirded out by all this pain in the abdomen.)