I picked up the phone
Ecstatic to hear from you

But the sobs that echoed turned my joy to stone

You begged me to come get you
Said you couldn't go home

So my dad and I jumped in the car
Hurtling through the dark to find you

And thankfully we did

You didn't say much as you climbed in
Only tried to stop your tears from flowing

You were quiet
But at least you were there
And not standing on that streetcorner
With nobody to call