Chapter 4
Grady spotted Sully as soon as the other man came around the garage, breaking into a run as he crossed the street. He followed Sully’s pointing hand to catch a glimpse of the smoke on the mountain. The next thing Grady did was glance down to be sure Jamie and Lots were still in the yard. They were. With Sandy inside the station, he figured they’d be okay. Taking time to haul a grumbling Jamie to the day care might kill their opportunity to knock down the fire fast.
He scrambled across the roof and down the ladder, grabbing his T-shirt as he went. He ran into the station through the back door, the closest one. He got inside just in time to hear Sully yell at Sandy, “Put out a call. There’s a fire up Bear Track Canyon. Maybe we can catch it while it’s still small.” The words were
