CHAPTER 17
THE FIRE STATION
Matthew exited from his car after parking near the firehouse. His hands shook slightly as he closed the door and picked up the black satchel. He made his way down a concrete path and spotted the big sign that said FIRE 000 on the front side of the tall beige building. Hedges on either side of the path closed him in as he headed to the red-framed door. The side of the building held the fire truck garage with its transparent door wound down. A few men were loading heavy-looking bags onto the truck.
He was starting his first shift today. He’d taken Mariana to Joan’s house until his sister was ready to care for her again. His niece was adapting to their daily routine, but what would happen once his sister returned? Would she stay off the drugs and finally be a m
