Assumptions and search
Many neighbors assumed that Kenneth had long since brought the two into the house, but they soon began to search the area together. They used flashlights to illuminate bushes, peeked behind sheds and checked dark alleys. “Pablo! Scooter!” echoed through the silent night. For Kenneth, the help was a small glimmer of hope. Maybe, he thought, they could find them soon, while he himself continued to search tirelessly for clues.

Assumptions and search
Going from door to door
Determined not to waste any time, everyone set off together from door to door, asking the same question over and over again: “Have you seen a little boy and a dog?” But the reactions were always the same – questioning faces and shaking heads. With each negative answer, Kenneth felt his hope fading more and more. “We mustn’t give up,” he muttered as his heartbeat accelerated and the search continued without success.

Going from door to door