Theodore set Sigourney down, then checked her from head to toe to see if she had any injuries. Once he confirmed she was still safe, only shaken, and coughing hoarsely from inhaling too much smoke, he finally allowed himself to breathe a sigh of relief.

No injuries, that was good enough.

By this time, the firefighters had arrived. The crew poured in, assessing the situation and swiftly using specialized equipment to extinguish the flames, making the atmosphere even more chaotic.

Sigourney paid ...