She wasn't really in his life anymore . And probably had no business even going to the firehouse where he worked unannounced. But then since when did Anna Kitson do anything she was ever told by anyone. She missed her big brother even though they hadn't spoken since she had chosen Jake over him three years ago.
She stood off in the distance watching some of the guys play football and joke around and then saw a black lab puppy chasing the football when it got dropped. They called him Smoke it seemed. Derek looked like he still loved the job . Their father had been also in FDNY and had retired a few years back.
She couldn't quite get the nerve up to approach him right now . She had found out his shift details from their mother who had been surprised that she had asked about him in conversation. She saw a taller guy with dark blond hair tossing the ball to her brother and then noticed the name Hart on his pocket. Hmm he was a hottie . Then she thought no distractions right now you're not here for that Anna Elizabeth .
Then Derek spoke to someone. "You boys feel like pizza tonight? I know i am on for dinner but i'm not in the mood for anything fancy just now. Tell me your topping choices and i'll call it in."
An alarm sounded then. An older looking gentleman in his late forties with Lieutenant Johnson on his shirt came out. "Game's over guys, let Smoke in the truck . "
"Squad 57 , Ladder 100 , residential fire at 102 and Lex. Large apartment complex. Also Squads 45, 53, 26 and 67 respond ."
DK said "Sounds like a big one boys , must be Monday after all." He smiled and moved to the engine in his gear quickly with Smoke following behind him.
Anna heard the siren wail and she moved away from the area where the engine was parked and to the opposite side of the street quickly. We didn't talk today big brother but we will , I'll be back.