“A house burns down that quickly if it’s lit intentionally,” Dad replied gruffly. “The house was doused in flammables, Johnny, and all the windows and doors were locked. They didn’t have a chance of getting out.” He shivered. “Billy called me back just there to let me know that two bodies were pulled out.” Sighing heavily, he added, “Given all the information you told me that I relayed to him, he’s confident that the fire was set mere minutes after you took the children, and the bodies are—”
