It had just been another grueling day at work for Jonathan on the military base. Across the dry, arid plains, the scorching summer sun beat down relentlessly, creating shimmering waves of heat that distorted the horizon. Fatigue weighed on his shoulders as he drove along the desolate road, the vast expanse of Oklahoma stretching before him.
However, his weariness dissipated when he noticed a woman walking slowly in the middle of the road, pushing a stroller and carrying groceries. The audacity of the scene struck him, and a surge of concern propelled him to slow down.