Day 22: The Rumbling Storm

	They returned in my dreams. The floating, color people. They were bright, and they were coming closer, closer, grinning, and closer...
	"Whaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Slurp, slurp. I wasn't really hungry, but this makes me feel better. Thanks, Mommy. I'm sorry I woke you up.
Daddy had a very dangerous day at work today. He was talking with one of the new fire specialists under his command. He was getting to know her when suddenly the earth moved! Literally, the whole ground shook, the sky was full of explosions and lights, water fell from the sky, and it felt like everything was going to end and those color people were going to come get me!
	It wasn't the end of the world. It was an earthquake! A serious one had struck the town of Moonlight Falls, and several homes were affected. Daddy had to save them! The rain and wind of the storm fought against him as he made his way to the first house.
	Oh, no! It was Zoe! Temeka's new friend was in trouble! She was trapped under wood and debris that fell onto her.
"Zoe! Hang on, sweetheart. I'll get you out of there," Marlon said with conviction.
Fear climbed up Marlon's spine. "I have got to fix this gas leak before there is an explosion!"
	The thunderstorm continued to blast and roar it's ugly voice across the sky as Marlon doused the remaining fires of the first house.
	It was a frightening night, and Daddy's work was not done yet. He had to go to the next home!
One by one, he rescued helpless people who were hurt and trapped from the effects of the quake. He did it with rhythm. The people had to be saved first, then the gas leak fixed, then put out the fires.
One victim was the husband of his new fire specialist that he was getting to know before the quake happened!
	Mommy and Temeka were reading a book together. Temeka hesitated and said, "Mom, I'm scared. Is Dad okay? Will he make it home?" "God will protect him. Many are hurt and injured, and your father is a good and decent man," Meggan said holding back the tears. "He'll be home."
	It was late. Very late. Daddy fought his way through the fire to save the rest of the injured and helped them escape, so that he could fix any remaining gas leaks and put out the fires.
My hero came home to us. Daddy had tears in his eyes when he picked me up. "I almost thought I'd never see you again, son." Daddy was crying! "I'm so glad to see you!"