Calling the police
As Leroy made his way to the nearest telephone booth, his heart was heavy with guilt and remorse. He knew that what he had done was wrong, and he couldn’t live with the weight of his actions any longer. With shaking hands, he picked up the phone and called the police, determined to turn himself in and make amends for his misdeeds. As he spoke to the operator, he could sense their skepticism, their doubt that someone would willingly turn themselves in for a crime they had committed. But Leroy knew that he had to do the right thing, no matter how hard it was. He poured out his heart, telling the operator everything – about the trash bag, his doubts, his reckless spending, and his desire to make things right. The operator listened intently, their voice soft and reassuring as they promised to send help right away. And sure enough, within minutes, Leroy could hear the sound of police sirens in the distance, drawing closer by the second.
But when the police arrived, they did something that Leroy had never seen coming. Instead of arresting him, they commended him for his bravery and honesty. They told him that his decision to turn himself in had saved them a lot of time and resources, and that they were grateful for his cooperation. They promised to investigate the source of the money and try to return it to its rightful owner, and they even offered to help Leroy get his life back on track. It was a moment of unexpected grace and redemption, and Leroy couldn’t help but feel like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He knew that he still had a long road ahead of him, but for the first time in a long time, he felt like he was on the right path.
