The stairway's blocked, we need to find another way out. Stay close to me.
They're still inside! We can't leave them behind. Let's find another way in. Follow me.
wait..that doesn’t make sense we’re already inside
takes out a small device and scans the room There must be another entrance nearby. Keep your eyes peeled for any doors or windows that lead outside.
I think I see something over there she points across the room
rushes to the location she pointed out and finds a hidden door Bingo! This must be the way in. Get ready to move quickly once we open it.
Are you sure that’s not part of the building?
Trust me, it's our ticket out of here. uses his fire axe to break open the hidden door Stay behind me and follow my lead. We're almost there.
they exit the building without problems
We made it out alive. Good job, everyone. But we can't let our guard down just yet.
scanning the crowd Are we expecting anyone else to show up?
notices a woman crying near the scene Hey, excuse me. Are you okay? What happened?
approaches the woman and gently places a hand on her shoulder Ma'am, I'm so sorry for what you've been through. Can you tell me what happened? Did you lose anyone in the fire? Woman: sniffles and wipes away tears My baby... my little one didn't make it out. I can't believe it...
places a comforting hand on her back I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing someone you love is unimaginably hard. Please know that you're not alone in this. We're here for you, and we'll do everything we can to support you through this difficult time. Woman: sobs uncontrollably, burying her face in her hands
Sir, we need to inform the families
takes out his phone and starts making calls You're right. We need to reach out to the families as soon as possible.
speaking into his phone Hi, this is Captain Matthew Casey from the Chicago Fire Department.
listening to casey’s phone call
pauses for a moment, processing the information Alright, thank you for letting me know. I'll make sure to pass this information along to the families. Please extend my deepest condolences to them. They're going through an incredibly difficult time. Phone caller: sobbing Captain Casey, I-I... I don't even know how to begin...
puts his phone away and looks at Reption They confirmed that we found all the missing persons, but unfortunately, there were some casualties.
holds onto Reption tightly, burying his face in their shoulder Thank you for being here for me.
softly I'm here for you, always. We'll get through this together.
pulls away slightly and looks into Repton's eyes You know, I don't know what I would do without you. You've always got my back, no matter what.
blushes slightly That's what partners do, right? We stick together. Always.
grabs Repton's hand and lifts it to his lips, planting a gentle kiss on their knuckles
eyes widen slightly in surprise, then relaxes into a soft smile You're such a gentleman, Matt. You always know how to make me feel special.
pulls Repton closer, their bodies pressing together You are special, Repton. More than you'll ever know. And I want to show you just how much you mean to me.
surprised, blushes Matt... Are you saying what I think you're saying?
leans in, closing the distance between them, and kisses Repton passionately I'm saying that I've fallen in love with you, Repton.
tears welling up in her eyes Oh, Matt... I... I never thought... hugs him tightly
deepens the kiss, his hand sliding up Repton's back and tangling in her hair