Lily watched him from across the room.
“Daddy, what is that?” she asked.
“A fireplace,” Daniel answered.
“What does it do?”
“It keeps the house warm.”
Lily smiled.
“Like a blanket?”
“Something like that.”
She laughed and ran back toward her toys.
Neither parent could have imagined how dangerous that innocent conversation would become.
A Strange Idea
Later that night, Daniel noticed that the fireplace opening was larger than he had expected. He had removed part of an old decorative panel while attempting to inspect the chimney.Shop Fireplaces
Sara came into the room and looked at it.
“It looks different,” she said.
“I’m going to fix it tomorrow,” Daniel replied.
Lily had fallen asleep upstairs.
The couple continued talking about the house, their finances, and the difficulties of being young parents. They were tired. They had been under pressure for months, and every unexpected expense seemed to make life harder.Write Love Letters
