“The date palms are fireballs. Fire engulfs the Palm Springs Hilton and explosions rock the hotel.”

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“War is about the people who fight it. When they fight together with the same belief, they form a single entity. That’s why heroes are never singular events; they are always followed, repeated, exceeded. I have hope because once the fire has started, it’ll stop at nothing until it takes over. I need to say no more. The game is on. We’ve made our choice. Everyone’s effort will count, every hope will open a possibility, and every pain we’ve suffered…will add to our strength.”

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“Caroline had a second teacher in Rhea. She taught her that there is magic in the world. That there is life in laughter. That tall tales are true.”

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‘“I’ll never fail you,” he choked, adding, “and don’t you ever fail me.”
“I’ll never do that!” she answered.”

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