I poke my head out the door and check if the coast is clear. I step out once I see nobody around. I stay close to the wall as I walk down the hallway. I can hear gunshots from upstairs. I pray Thomas is safe and nothing happens to him. I open every room door I come across in the basement and whisper-shout my sister's name. I am hoping she is here.

Having no luck finding her down here, I walk towards the stairs that lead up. I arrive upstairs and find the place in a mess. I am not ...