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As this unfolds, we meet Max Walker, a dedicated police officer in the present day. After thwarting a thief in a mall, he rushes home to his wife, Melissa. Unfortunately, a sinister twist awaits them; he receives an emergency call and prioritizes his duty over Melissa's urgent conversation. This fateful decision leads to tragedy, as a brutal attack results in the destruction of their home and the loss of Melissa’s life, a defining moment that shapes Walker's character for the rest of the story.