As Oliver spoke, Liam’s eyes widened in horror. The pieces clicked together. Last summer’s wildfires had been bad, and they were predicted to be even worse next year. But there was something else that shocked Liam even more.
When Oliver had fallen into his coma ten years ago, massive wildfires in Canada were almost unheard of. Now they were a common threat. Liam imagined the fiery devastation Oliver described and finally understood the reporter’s reaction.