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

 As time passed, the weight of expectation grew heavier and heavier. "Now we just have to wait," the anchor said quietly, his eyes glued to the still phone.Carter was feeling increasingly anxious, and the silence around him only exacerbated his inner turmoil. The two talked about their fears and glimmers of hope, waiting for a sign of change, trying to shake off the feeling of helplessness.