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

 Finally, Carter knocked, a sound that seemed to echo through the silent city, signaling the point of no return.His heart was beating hard, and with each beat, he was reminded of the gravity of the moment. He was standing here, on the threshold, ready for whatever was behind that door. He took a quiet breath, straightened his back, and waited for the unknown to reveal itself.