The prognosis is that Diana has about one year to live. At around this time, Cassie learns that Diana has a terminal, inoperable brain tumor.
The threats only become worse when the captain announces that, due to budget shortfalls, he will have to fire either Owen or Cassie. Owen eventually confides in her that he is only a firefighter because his father wants him to be Owen is highly skilled at cooking and would much rather be a chef.Ĭassie begins to receive anonymous threatening notes, likely from a fellow firefighter in the department. They kiss, and Cassie is surprised by how comforting, pleasurable, and fulfilling the kiss feels.
One day, Cassie agrees to go with Owen to his father’s birthday party. She finds him very attractive, and she likes that he is quite sensitive, selfless, and caring. Also, Cassie’s efforts to suppress her attraction to Owen are futile. Cassie suppresses her feelings, as she fears that an illicit workplace romance will end her career.Ĭassie repeatedly proves that she is the most skilled firefighter in the department, but the men still seem to have trouble fully accepting her as an equal. Also, Cassie finds herself falling in love with Owen Callaghan, the newest recruit. Meanwhile, at the fire department, Cassie faces some misogynistic dynamics, as she is the first female firefighter in the history of the town of Lillian. Cassie begins to forgive Diana after Diana tells her side of the story. However, Diana is intent on fixing her and Cassie’s relationship. Cassie resents Diana ten years ago, Diana left Cassie’s father for another man, and Cassie has not been close with her ever since then. Diana has recently lost sight in one eye despite only being in her fifties. Cassie reluctantly transfers to a fire department in the town of Lillian, Massachusetts.Ĭassie’s mother Diana lives in the nearby town of Rockport, Massachusetts, and Cassie reluctantly agrees to live with her and help take care of her. Cassie is later forced to transfer out of the Austin Fire Department.
In a fit of righteous fury, Cassie beats Thompson so bad that he receives a concussion. When Cassie goes to accept the award, Thompson gropes her rear.
Cassie is given a special award for valor, and at the ceremony, she is surprised to learn that Thompson will be presenting her with the award. Cassie has been averse to all romantic/sexual intimacy ever since that traumatic experience. Ten years ago, Cassie was raped by Heath Thompson a fellow student at her high school. Cassie Hanwell is a 26-year-old firefighter and a rising star of the Austin Fire Department. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Center, Katherine.
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