Chapter 81 The Neighbourhood Crisis

• Late August brought unforeseen drama when the Henderson family next door experienced a house fire, temporarily eliminating them and offering an opportunity for Grace and Max's family to show the community values they had been developing in their children through years of small acts of generosity and support.
• "Mum, there are fire trucks next door!" Phoebe called out, her voice sharp with anxiety, when she noticed the emergency cars outside their kitchen window.
• "And there's smoke coming from the Hendersons' roof!" James added, clearly understanding the gravity of the issue.