The Rescue
Within minutes, sirens wailed in the distance. A fire truck and ambulance pulled up, lights flashing. Firefighters rushed with tools, carefully prying open the door.
Paramedics checked the woman’s pulse, worked quickly, and after what felt like forever, one of them nodded. “She’s breathing. We’ve got her.”
The boy reached for her hand, his sobs softening. Relief flooded me so hard my knees almost gave way.
