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Chapter 2
May 11, 2000
Patrick sat in a chair in his family's living room staring at the newspaper in front of him wondering how his life could have fallen apart so fast.
His father had gotten his stepmother, Bobbie, who had been hysterical and sobbing for most of the night, to take a sedative and lie down. Lucas, his fourteen year old stepbrother, had closed himself up in his room to retreat from all the well wishers. His dad had been alternating between all three of them.
Patrick looked at the newspaper once again. Reading the article for the umpteenth time, still finding it hard to believe.
Local Heroes Killed in Tragic Fire
Members of the Scorpio, Spencer and Jones families were killed tragically when the home of Luke and Laura Spencer exploded late Wednesday night. Forensic specialist have already identified the bodies of WSB agent Robert Scorpio (50), his wife and fellow agent Anna Devane Scorpio (45), and his brother local business man Malcolm Scorpio (45). Several other bodies have been recovered and are believed to be former mayor, Lucas Spencer Sr (50), his wife counselor Laura Spencer (45), their children, Nikolas Spencer (25), Lucas Spencer, Jr (23) and Lesley Spencer (11), Detective Andrew Jones (43), his wife private investigator Felicia Jones (38), their daughters Maria Jones (15) and Georgiana Jones (11), sadly Mrs. Jones was expecting their third child due in August. Mr. & Mrs. Scorpio's daughter Robin Scorpio (23) is also believed to be killed in the explosion. Miss Scorpio was scheduled to graduate Magna Cum Laude with a degree in pre-med, this coming Saturday. Miss Scorpio had recently become engaged to Patrick Drake, son of noted neurosurgeon Noah Drake. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.
To Be Continued
