HERE AND NOW

I rush to the opposite wall to open the door that leads into my basement. I quickly find the doorknob and pull the door open. Brent and I go through the door and slam it shut behind us. I do not know why I move with such urgency but I feel like someone is chasing us. I didn't see anyone chasing us though.

I run my hands over my face and turn to look at Brent. He looks calmer than I do but he still looks a bit unnerved. We both let out a deep sigh and start to chuckle.

"Come, lets go see what awaits us upstairs." Brent holds out his hand to me and I take it. We start walking up the stair to the first floor of the house. Brent unbolts the basement door and opens it slowly. He walks out into the short hallway and holds the door open for me to follow him.