The next morning, Lily and Jake headed to the local fire station, a brick building adorned with firefighting memorabilia and old photographs of brave men and women who had served. The air was filled with the smell of smoke and sweat, a stark reminder of the dangers these heroes faced.

As they entered, they were met by a burly man in a faded firefighter’s uniform, his face creased with age and experience. “What do you want?” he gr