Sean accompanied me upstairs to check every corner, making sure no one was hiding. Once we were certain, we turned our attention to the backyard.
Tyrone had always insisted that having cover was essential during an escape. That's why we'd planted a few trees back there. Ironically, those trees were now providing cover for an intruder.
Everything really does have its pros and cons.
Sean's flashlight finally came in handy. We moved silently, searching for any sign of the intruder, the rustling grass underfoot the only sound breaking the quiet.
Suddenly, Sean raised an arm to stop me and gestured for silence. Handing me his flashlight, he took the shovel I was holding and swung it sharply to his left.
A loud 'thwack' was followed by a dull thud as Sean knocked someone to the ground.
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