FITCH MANSION
The sounds of crackling and sizzling
are jumping in Ryan's ears. The heat has escalated to the point where he
actually feels as though breathing may become impossible at any moment.
And his eyes are scanning the hallway in terror as the flames ravage the
carpet and scorch the walls.
"I'm not leaving, Katherine!" Nick
is shouting.
His wife's response isn't as automatic
this time. "Please, go! Save yourselves!"
Ryan places a hand on his father's
shoulder and leans in. "Maybe she's right," he huffs, hardly able to believe
that he is actually saying that.
Nick turns back to him furiously.
"What? Are you insane, Ryan? I am not leaving her here!"
"But--" It takes Ryan a moment to
force out the thought, but he knows he's thinking it and pretending otherwise
isn't going to get him anywhere, especially if Nick's life is on the line.
"Dad, if she doesn't make it -- the money ..."
He can tell that the idea isn't completely
disgusting to Nick, but then Katherine lets out another terrified cry.
"No," Nick says. "I'm going in there
to get her." He begins to move down the hall again.
"Dad!" Ryan calls out after him.
His voice bears a strong hint of desperation as he adds, "You're going
to get yourself killed! We could just go outside and call 911 -- someone
would probably get here in time to get her out--"
"No! I'm not leaving her to die!
I'm not even taking the chance!"
Ryan stands frozen for a split-second,
watching Nick pushing his way through the smoke and fire.
"Be careful, Dad!" he shouts, and
then he begins to follow Nick again.
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