Rucksack, by Pat Edwards

Patrick was meticulous with what he packed, careful in the detail of how each item rested snugly in its own tight space. He slipped out without anyone seeing him leave the house. Ahmed was silent and prayerful as he pulled tight the straps and locked the clips in place. His mobile was fully-charged in his pocket. Ruth was shopping for Kosher food and sticking to strict rabbinical law, keen to impress his parents. Geeta was with her brother who glared at anyone who gave her admiring looks. BOOM! Interesting, dangerous, that you are thinking what you are thinking.