Boy Finds Hatch in Backyard, Then His Father Sees Where It Goes

Needing his voice

The tunnel grew more claustrophobic with every step, and Ben found himself relying heavily on the sound of his son’s voice. “Are you still there, Cody?” he called, the Walkie-Talkie his lifeline in the dark. “I’m here, Dad. Keep going,” Cody’s reassuring words crackled back. Ben took a deep breath, pushing aside his fear. Knowing Cody was following him above ground gave him the courage to keep moving forward through the unsettling passageway.