Despite their doubts, Jessie was determined. “I’ll be careful,” she promised, moving towards the chimp slowly but confidently. The officers, still hesitant, decided to stay back and watch her closely.
The chimp quickly led Jessie away from the hospital and into the woods. The sense of urgency grew stronger around them, making every leaf rustle and distant owl hoot feel more intense. The moonlight added a mysterious, slightly spooky feeling to the forest. Jessie felt she had to trust the chimp, even though everything was becoming more mysterious and a bit scary.