“911. What is your emergency?”
“Hello? Are you there? This is the Coral Gables Police Department.
What is your emergency, please?”
“Th-this is M-MacKenzie Ables at 224 Alcala Ave. in Coral Gables.
M-my son has been kidnapped, help me, please.”
“Am I understanding you correctly, someone kidnapped your son?”
“His father took him away from me, along with all his clothes and
stuff. I don’t know where they are.”
“Miss, try to stop crying, I can’t understand you. Are you with
someone?”
“No, I’m by myself.”
“Are you hurt?”
“No.”
“Okay, Ms Ables. My name is Penny and help is on the way. I will remain
on the line with you. Take a deep breath and tell me everything you know.”
I awoke from my usual nightmare, trembling with fear and drenched
in cold sweat. While I was frantically scanning my bedroom, my
breathing became erratic. After a moment of panic, I realized it was
only that nightmare happening again! Why does that horrific day
keep haunting me in my dreams? It has been over twenty years since
the day I came home from a two-day trip to Disney World to discover
Carlos (my boyfriend) and our six-month-old son, Johnny, gone!
Today is my wedding day—I’m happy! But my nightmare continues to
haunt me!!