Matt's POV

The whole house was feeling the loss of Naia and everybody was coping in different ways. The girls were no longer sassy and constantly teasing us. Herrmann hardly talked at all to anybody. Chief kept himself in his office, doing "paperwork". Otis and Cruz seemed to just sit there. Jimmy's food went downhill real fast. Kelly no longer seemed to be so full of himself. Gabby looked like she was constantly on the verge of tears.

And me?

I felt like a part of me was gone. It was like someone just ripped a part of my heart and I was now deflating. Naia's smile had something that made you just want to smile. She had it hard, she cried sometimes and needed a lot of support. Support the firehouse was giving her. Hopefully she was doing well.

Something seemed off though. I told her to visit the firehouse whenever she wanted but since the day James came and left with her, I haven't seen her since.

Firetruck 81, Squad 3, Ambo 61, Ambo 23, rapidly building house fire that is possibly spreading at 134 Chestnut St.

"Why does that address sound familiar?" Brett asked, sounding confused as we sprang into action.

Gabby shrugged, "It's near by too."

I ran to the truck and started gearing up. When I was ready, I jumped into my seat and when everybody was in, Cruz started the engine and we were off. it didn't take us very long to reach the address given to us and it didn't take rocket science to figure out that this was the place. The house a ablaze and I was worried the houses next to it would catch on fire as well since they were pretty close together.

"Is anybody in that house?" I asked who I thought might be a neighbor.

The man looked up at me, "I saw the man leave the house but not the girl."

"Who's the girl?" I asked and the man shrugged.

"Saw her the first day and that was it. She might be in there, might not be."

I shook my head, "We gotta be safe. Kidd, Herrmann, with me. Otis and Cruz, make sure the fire doesn't spread to the other houses. Borelli, start taking this thing down."

Everybody nodded and we got into action.

"Dawson! You okay?" I asked Gabby who looked really pale.

She looked at me, "Matt, this is where Naia used to live. When Brett and I got the first call to her, it was to this place."

"She's fine. She used to live here but now she doesn't." I said and turned back into the house, walking into the flames.

I looked around the ground floor which wasn't very big, "Fire department! Call out!"

Nothing.

"Could be someone upstairs Captain," Kidd said, motioning towards the stairs and I nodded at her.

"Go, Herrmann and I are right behind you." I replied and followed her up.

I tried calling again. "Fire department! Call out!"

Maybe it was my imagination but I swore I heard something. I looked over at Kidd and Herrmann who both nodded. They heard it too.

I went into what probably used to be a bedroom and the sight horrified me. A little girl was on the bed, tied to the bed posts.

"Herrmann! Kidd! In here!" I yelled and hurried over. Her face was covered with soot and who knew how much smoke she inhaled.

Kidd rushed in followed by Herrmann.

"We have to get her out." I said, pulling out a the pocket knife from my pocket. "You're okay." I told her girl as I cut the ties and scooped her up.

Kidd radioed as we made our way back out. "Found the girl, definitely some smoke inhalation, can't see if there's any burns." She said.

"Copy." I heard Shay's voice and I trudged towards the front door. I felt the girl go limp in my arms.

"She's unconscious." I said as I made it out the door and towards Ambo 23 since Brett and Gabby were treating the neighbors for minor smoke inhalation.

Shay and Foster jumped into action, "Lay her down." Shay ordered and I did as I was told. I saw Kidd and Herrmann come up next to me.

"I've got a pulse but it's thready and weak." Foster reported after using the stethoscope. "She's breathing but barely."

Shay nodded, "I'll intubate. You get the leads on her in case she crashes."

"You need any help?" Gabby asked as she came over after tending to the neighbors. She went over and wiped the some of the soot off the girl's face. What that revealed made everyone pause.

"Naia!" Gabby said with horror.

Brett came over now with all the commotion. "What the-?" She stopped when she saw Naia's face.

"Gabby, let them work." Brett said softly, placing a hand on Gabby's shoulder. When Gabby didn't move, Stella went over and lead her away to try and calm her down.

Herrmann looked down at Naia, "What can I do?"

"Bag her, do we have a pulse still?" Foster asked Shay, handing the ambo bag over to Herrmann.

Shay nodded, "It's weak but it's there. Let's get her on the rig and transport to Med." I jumped in to help them get the stretcher onto the Ambo and shut the door. I still couldn't believe this was happening.

Chief Boden came up next to me as I watched Shay take Naia away. "Get Gabby, I'll drive you guys to Med."

"Thanks." I said, choking up a little bit and went to get Gabby.