Bob leaped out of the car and slammed the door. He even remembered to glance at his watch before dashing into the house. Wow won't Lacy be surprized. I'm actually here on time for once!
“Hi, Hon, I'm home!” he called a moment later and was greeted with: silence. “Hon? Honey? Where are you?” He headed for the kitchen. She wasn't there. He headed for the utility, she wasn't there. “Lacy? Lacy!”