Chapter 1-1
A small house engulfed in smoke and flames. Sirens wail in the distance. Neighbors shout in panic as they try to help.
The father, stumbles out of the burning house carrying his 6-year-old daughter, Adaline. He collapses on the ground, coughing and bleeding. Neighbors rush to him.
Neighbor 1
Marcus. Marcus. Can you hear me?
Neighbor 2
The child—Adaline! Her arms—look at her arms!
Adaline
*sobbing, in pain*
It hurts, Pa… it hurts so much…
Ada's Father
*barely able to speak*
I… I got her out… the flames… they caught her sleeves… I couldn’t… I couldn’t reach Anna… or Ava..
Neighbor 1
*carefully covering Adaline's arms with a damp cloth*
Shh, sweetheart. We’re going to take care of you. Just hold on
Ada's Father
*eyes widening in horror*
I tried… I tried to go back. The fire—it spread too fast… Anna was in the kitchen. Ava was in her room. I… I couldn’t…
Adaline
*crying*
Papa… where’s ma? Where’s Ava?
Ada's Father
*voice breaking*
I’m sorry, darling..I tried…
Flames roar behind them. A loud cracking noise comes from the house as part of the roof caves in.
Neighbor 2
*to others*
Call the ambulance again! He’s losing too much blood!
Neighbor 1
*tears streaming*
Oh God… Anna… little Ava…
Ada's Father
*barely conscious*
I should’ve saved them… I should’ve… gone back…
Paramedics arrives, one kneels to Marcus and another assess Adaline.
Paramedic 1
Burns on the child’s arms—second degree, possibly third. She’s in shock. We need both of them in the ambulance, now.
Paramedic 2
Sir, can you hear me? You’re going to the hospital. Just hold on.
Ada's Father
Tell them… I’m sorry… tell them I’m so sorry…
Adaline is gently lifted onto a stretcher beside her father. She reaches for his hand with her burned arm, crying quietly.
Adaline
*wispers*
don't leave me pa.
Ada's Father
*squeezing her hand faintly*
Never, darling… I’m right here…
The ambulance doors close. The fire rages on in the background, and neighbors stand in stunned silence.
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