The next morning, Brian walked by the woman on the way to his favorite coffee shop and watched out of the corner of his eye as Detective Riete and two uniformed policemen approached her.
« Ma’am, » the detective said. « May I see your ID please? » As the woman struggled to her feet, one of the uniform officers picked up the baby.
He cradled it and cried, « Sir, this baby won’t wake up, I think there’s something wrong with it! »
Detective Riete took the baby in his arms gently and said, « Cuff this woman and call an ambulance. »
Brian stepped forward. « Detective, » he asked anxiously. « Is that baby alright? »