"Devastation on the Field"

Noah was enjoying a quiet Sunday afternoon at home with his wife Jacquie and their daughter Ellie-mae. They were in the backyard, watching the kids play and laughing together as they barbecued lunch. Jacquie was chatting with some friends online, while Ellie-mae was playing with her dolls nearby. Noah was about to put the burgers on the grill when his phone rang. He wiped his hands on a towel and walked over to the patio table to answer it. "Hey, what's up?" he said, expecting it to be one of his friends calling to catch up. But as soon as he heard the voice on the other end, his expression changed. It was the coach of Charlie's football team. "Hey, Noah, I'm so sorry to have to tell you this, but...there's been an accident," the coach said, his voice shaking. Noah's heart started racing as he felt a sense of foreboding. "What kind of accident?" he asked, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. The coach hesitated before speaking. "There was a car crash on the field during practice. It...it was a terrible accident. The paramedics are on the scene, but...I'm so sorry, Noah. Charlie didn't make it. Neither did the others." Noah felt like he had been punched in the gut. He couldn't breathe. He couldn't process what he was hearing. "What do you mean? How many kids...?" Noah's voice trailed off as he struggled to comprehend the news. The coach's voice was barely above a whisper. "There were five kids on the field when it happened. None of them survived." Noah's world came crashing down around him. He felt like he was in a nightmare, and he couldn't wake up. He looked over at Jacquie, who was still chatting with her friends, oblivious to the horror that was about to unfold. He dropped the phone to the ground and ran towards Jacquie, his heart heavy with grief. "Jacquie...Jacquie, it's Charlie," he shouted, his voice cracking with emotion. Jacquie's expression changed from happiness to horror as she saw the look on Noah's face. "What is it? What's wrong?" she asked, her voice trembling. Noah couldn't speak. He just shook his head, tears streaming down his face. Ellie-mae, sensing something was wrong, ran over to her parents, her eyes wide with fear. "Daddy, what's happening?" she asked, but Noah just pulled her into a tight hug, holding her close as he struggled to process the devastating news. The backyard, which had been filled with laughter and joy just moments before, was now a scene of unimaginable grief. Jacquie's eyes widened in shock as she wrapped her arms around Noah and Ellie-mae, holding them tight as they all struggled to come to terms with the loss of their beloved Charlie.