Brothers? - SBI Orphanage AU

Chapter 22 - The Fire Station

A/N: Yet another non-SBI character!

-Tommy's POV-

Phil is finally taking me to visit the fire station! It's been so long since I've seen the people there. I hope they remember me! They will, right?

I'm pulled out of my thinking by Phil walking into my room.

"Tommy, are you ready to go?"

"Almost! Just let me grab my shoes!" I quickly put my shoes on and went with Phil to his car. It's a used car, but I know he's really proud of it and likes that now he has the freedom to go further not just for work but also for whatever other reason he wants to, including driving me to the fire station near my home!

The drive was pretty long, and it seemed even longer to me because I was so excited. Phil got tired of me asking how much longer the drive is, but I couldn't help it! Besides, I'd never gone there from our orphanage before, so how was I supposed to know how long the drive is? I mean, other than the fact that Phil handed me the gps so I could see how long it said the trip would take.

But when we got close, it was really cool because I recognised the area. Then, I started to get nervous. What if all of the people I know retired or moved, and I don't know anyone? What if there's another L'Manburg street and we went to the wrong fire station? When looking up the location, Phil mentioned he was confused because of a Manburg street. Wait, no, this definitely is the right place because I recognise it. But still, what if everyone retired?! I really hope I get to see—

"Tommy, we're almost here." Phil says.

"I know! I recognise this area from when I used to live here. My house is down that street we just passed, down a few blocks, then you take a right, and— Wait, I could show you the location of my house! We wouldn't be able to go in though." I replied.

"If you want to, we can. Do you think you'd be ready to see your old house though?"

That's a good question. Last time I was there was when I was told the news about my parents dying. Also, so many memories of this area in general are related to them. This trip might be harder than I originally thought.

"Hmm, you're right, maybe not. Either way, let's go to the fire station first."

"Alright mate." He pulled into the parking lot and parked. We then leave the car and walk into the station.

(1)

When we walk in the door, I remember all of the times I've walked in this same building with my parents. I pause a bit, somewhat overwhelmed, and feel Phil put an arm around me and squeeze my shoulder as a way of saying that he's here and I'm fine. I take a deep breath and continue, giving Phil an appreciative glance.

When we walk through the entrance hallway thing, we get to the receptionist's desk. There's a guy there who I don't recognise, (2) which worries me a bit.

"Hello you two, how can I help you?" The guy, who's probably the receptionist, asks.

I'm a bit too nervous to talk at first, so I don't say anything. Hil notices this and talks for me.

"We're here because Tommy is interested in firefighters, and he's visited this station before." Phil explained.

"Oh, that's awesome! I don't think I've met you before, but I haven't worked here very long. Hmm, do you know Nick?"

I look up quickly. Sapnap(3)! "Yeah, I do! Is he here?"

"Yeah. Let me go get him. You two should probably wait here, we aren't supposed to have visitors walking around the station alone. My name's Bob, by the way."