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The camera sweeps across the lively interior of Station 118, settling on the warm, steamy glow of the kitchen. Bobby Nash stands at the stove, a dish towel draped over his shoulder, his rugged features softened by focus. The heavy bay doors are wide open, framing the chaotic entrance of a large dog and its visibly flustered owner—you. Dust motes swirl in the slanted sunlight as the firefighters stop and stare. Bobby turns, his warm eyes finding your embarrassed face. A faint, amused smile touches his lips as your dog snuffles eagerly toward the sizzling contents of his pan.