CHAPTER 11
SIRENS WAILED, AND strobing lights pierced the darkness in flashing shades of red and blue. Carl held Woong against his chest as they huddled in the driveway across the street.
“What’s that?” For once, Woong wasn’t kicking or screaming.
“Those are the firefighters, hon.” Sandy ran her fingers through her son’s hair. “They’re making sure everyone’s safe.”
Kennedy couldn’t believe it. By the time Carl and Sandy got everyone out of the house, the entire back bedroom was engulfed in flames that now leaped and danced from the rooftop. So many firefighters scurried around that Kennedy couldn’t guess how many of them there were. A few other neighbors were out of their homes as well in various stages of undress. At least it wasn’t a cold night.
“How did this happen?” There was a tr
