Man gives hitchhiker a lift home-and is shocked by the news the next day

 As Carter stared at the blank screen in front of him, his concern for Avery only grew. The eerie silence of the internet seemed to echo in his mind, amplifying his anxiety.With each impasse, his resolve grew stronger. He was certain something was wrong, and the feeling that Avery was in danger never left him. He couldn't just stand by and do nothing. The mystery surrounding her sudden appearance on the news tugged at him like a knot in his stomach, demanding his attention and action.