Could something collapse?
Could the child become trapped?
Could there be fumes or residue?
Could the child touch something hot?
Could the child reach something dangerous?
In Lily’s case, the answer to several of those questions was yes.
The Conversation That Changed Daniel
The incident affected Daniel deeply.
For days afterward, he avoided looking at the fireplace.
He said he kept replaying the moment in his mind.
What if Sara had not noticed?
What if Lily had been hurt?
What if they had decided to light the fireplace afterward without realizing what had happened?
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