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House Fire
"You know, we should do a drill like that." Jackie said to Nick as the couple sat and watched a program that recommended families do a drill in case of a fire at their house.
"Yeah, we should, it's always better to be prepared."
"Ok let's do it then."
"Alright, where do you think our safe meeting spot should be?" Jackie asked.
According to the program, once you get out of the house you should go to a safe meeting spot to make sure everyone is out of the house and safe.
"The best spot would probably be the left corner of the front yard, by the tree. It's far enough away from the house that we'd be safe."
Jackie nodded.
"Ok then let's practice, but first, grab a stop watch." Jackie said.
"For what?"
"To see how long it would take us to get out." Jackie said.
"Ok." Nick said as he went upstairs to get his watch.
He then returned back downstairs. The family sat in the living room, acting normally.
"Beep, beep, beep." Nick said making a noise that sounded similar to the fire alarm.
"You grab Johnna, I'll grab the other two." He instructed her.
Jackie scooped Johnna up off the floor where she was playing and raced outside with her. Nick grabbed Jasmine and Houston and then said "come Dolly" rather forcefully to the family dog. The young dog followed, happy to be a part of the family's game. In total it took the couple only 30 seconds to get out of the house and to meet by the tree.
"30 seconds, not bad." Nick said as he stopped the watch.
"I'll say not." Jackie agreed.
"Outside." Jasmine said happily as she and Houston danced in Nick's arms, clearly not understanding the importance of what was going on.
Nick laughed "Our kids are goofballs." He informed Jackie.
"Yes they are." She agreed.
The family practiced the drill two more times, and again they made it outside in around 30 seconds.
They enjoyed the rest of the day by taking the kids to the park, and then going out for dinner.
Three nights after they had practiced the drill the shrill noise of the fire alarm woke Nick and Jackie out of a dead sleep at three in the morning. Luckily Nick had the night off.
At first when she heard the noise Jackie thought she was either dreaming or Nick was messing around but when she opened her eyes and saw the expression on Nick's face she realized that this was for real.
"You grab Johnna, I got Jazz and Houston." Nick told her as the couple sprinted out of bed.
Jackie's phone was right on her nightstand, she grabbed that so she'd be able to call 911 after they were outside and then raced towards the bedroom door.
When the couple opened the master bedroom door they were horrified, smoke was pouring out of Johnna's nursery.
TBC….