““There’s no time!” her father said. “We need to stay together!” her mother ordered and clasped Lily’s hand between her own. She felt calmed by her mother’s touch, but only briefly. Heavy footsteps stomped decisively through the downstairs hallway and began ascending the staircase. “Oh my God! What’re we going to do?” she panicked. “The window!” her father said. “Out the window! It’s our only hope.” Lily felt a tug at her hand, and her mother pulled her toward the window. She looked out. Her parent’s bedroom overlooked the backyard. ””
