(A\N-This is a continuation of Chapter 27, this is part 2, please excuse all mistakes. Reports and Conversations are in italics. )
Chapter 28
We had arrived at the location only to find out that we were going to need a lot of help because this time our call had been labeled as a forest fire. I gulped at the site of all those burning trees, as I got my tank out, and placed my breathing apparatus around my face. As I waited for Casey's instructions, I did my usual routine of praying. "Torres, I need you and Severide to stabilize the left side of this fire." He took a breath, and said, "Here's an extra Radio, if your walkie-talkies cannot reach Chief or me." He threw me a radio, and he did the same action with Severide, as I weak-smiled and nodded to both men. "The media is certainly going to be on our case more than ever, and my friends back home will certainly be informed." I thought quickly as I approached the left side, along with Severide, I took the hose and moved it to where we would get more coverage out of it. Another local crew which had a helicopter, started on the right side with that red looking substance. By the looks of this fire though, we were going to need at least two helicopters. I moved over to Severide and said, "This is going to be a long day and possibly even a longer night" he nodded and said, "At least we are together, if anything happens." I sighed, and blinked my tears away at the current harsh reality that we all were facing.
(Meanwhile in Charleston)
It was when Lakin was changing classes, when she realized she was bit early when she decided that she would take a break in the student lounge when her heart leapt in her throat once again. She was watching a report when a national one caught her attention.
Reporter- "Meanwhile, in Chicago fire crews have been working a forest fire for 48 hours now. The firefighters are trying their best, but the blaze is just too large for them to go it alone. Local Charleston firefighters are going to Chicago to help." Report cuts to an interview- "I am Jessica Winchester, Here with Lt. Severide and his partner, Morgan.
The interviewer continued, "So what's the outlook of the fire?" I took a breath and said, "Well, It's getting stronger and even with 16 local crews helping, it's a very demanding task." After the interview was finished, the reporters switched back to regional news.
Lakin was crying and praying for her friends, when she got an idea. She would be setting up a food drive for her friends at Firehouse 51.
(Meanwhile, in Chicago)
Severide had told me to get something to eat, while he stayed behind to watch our section of the fire. I felt guilty but I would bring him back a Poweraide if there were any extras left. I hadn't eaten in days, but I knew if I kept liquids in my body I'd be fine. I grabbed up my Strawberry-kiwi Poweraide as I felt someone handing me something. It was Mills and Chief handing me a cup of Ramen and watching me intensely. I had eaten a little then, was given the approval to go back. As I approached Severide, I handed him the cup, and he said, "Thanks, Torres."
