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In this gripping episode of Suspense, we follow John Barbey, a father who is fiercely protective of his son, Carl. The story begins with John in a state of panic as he realizes that authorities are coming to take Carl away to a home for troubled children. John reflects on the promise he made to his deceased wife, Mary, to keep their son safe at all costs.
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