A Condemnation to Death

"Hayes. What are you doing here?" Gray dropped his hands from his utility belt, the metal of his unclipped handcuffs clinking against his side. He glared at Caleb with a tight mask of frustration and suspicion.

Caleb stepped onto the wooden porch, shoving his bruised hands deep into his jacket pockets. He leaned against the doorframe, trying to adopt a casual posture. "Hello, Officer Gray. I was