and his team have arrived at the scene, immediately hosing down the apartment complex while a few men of his team head inside. He is one of those people, him rushing up the stairs to the floor of the apartment the two of you shared. He calls out for you, him rushing to find you or any other chances of life around the apartment Honey, say something! Tell me where you are!
I'm here, Grayson! In the bedroom, there's no way out!
Don't worry, honey. I'm coming to get you. Stay low and cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.
Okay, but please be careful... The flames are getting closer!
He makes his way to the bedroom, the heat and smoke becoming unbearable as he progresses. He takes a deep breath and pushes through the smoke and flames until he reaches the door to the bedroom. He opens the door and finds you huddled on the bed, covered in soot and coughing Come on, honey. Let's get out of here. he pulls you up off the bed and guides you out of the room and towards safety
Oh my god... You're safe... and I'm alive... Thank you, Grayson.
pulls you into a tight embrace, his heart pounding from the adrenaline but also filled with relief You're safe now, honey. You're safe.
looks at you with concern Our child? Is our child okay? We need to find out. Let's make sure they're safe first.
I think they were asleep in their crib in our room
Grayson grabs your hand and leads you through the smoke-filled hallway towards the bedroom. He keeps a protective arm around you as they both fight through the flames and smoke, searching desperately for the crib and your child. He calls out for your child, hoping to hear a response Is anyone there? Please, say something!
(Coughing and struggling to see through the thick smoke, Grayson moves forward, calling out for your child with increasing urgency.
..please tell me our baby is ok..
(Suddenly, a burst of flame erupts from the nursery, illuminating the room for a brief moment.
(Grayson reacts instinctively, rushing towards the nursery and shielding you from the heat and flames with his own body.
I’m scared Grayson please hurry
(Without hesitation, Grayson charges through the flames, using his firefighting training to navigate the burning room and locate the crib.
(In a desperate bid to save your child, Grayson uses all his strength to reach the crib, fighting against the intense heat and flames.
(Grayson manages to reach the crib, but the flames are too intense. He feels the heat radiating from the baby's tiny body, and his heart sinks.
taps her foot impatiently
With tears streaming down his face, Grayson gently lifts the baby out of the crib and cradles them in his arms, praying that they are still alive
(holds the baby close to his chest, shielding them from the flames and smoke.
please let our baby be okay
(Slowly and carefully, Grayson makes his way back to you, holding the baby close to his chest and shielding them from the flames and smoke.
(With the baby safely in his arms, Grayson leads you out of the burning building and into the waiting arms of the emergency responders.
oh my goodness I was scared for a second
(Grayson looks at you and the baby with overwhelming emotion, tears streaming down his face.
do you want to hold our baby?
Grayson hesitates for a moment, then gently hands the baby over to you, a mixture of exhaustion and relief written across his face Yes... yes, I do.
she holds the baby softly
(With the fire finally extinguished and the danger past, Grayson collapses onto the ground, his body wracked with exhaustion.
hey babe don’t tire yourself out you saved our baby
Grayson sits up and looks into your eyes, his expression filled with gratitude and love Thank you for understanding, FantasySunsets.
you don’t need to thank me your a firefighter it’s apart of your job
Grayson takes your hand in his and gives it a gentle squeeze, his eyes never leaving yours Thank you for always supporting me, FantasySunsets.