His eyes went wide. The crystal trophy slipped from his fingers, hit the floor, and shattered.
The gilded words Family of the Year ground into the black ash.
Dad's expression froze. Every trace of color bled from his face.
His mouth opened and closed. No sound came out. His legs buckled and he collapsed against the doorframe, knees hitting the ground.
The locksmith peered over his shoulder into the room.
A scream tore through the silence of the entire building.
He dropped the saw and bolted for the exit.
