Knowing that his children know what to do in a situation where there was a fire has a positive impact on his thinking. As readers, we have to share that the fact that Tom's family knows what to do in the event of a fire has a huge impact on him due to the situation he was in and having to walk past the burned house to see: “The Concrete foundations were poured exposed, littered with blackened wood and debris. Particles of ash floated in the air every time the breeze picked up.”(43) This setting tells us why he is so afraid of fires and is able to sleep at night with his family knowing what to do if a fire were to occur. I believe that since two children did not survive that fire, he will never want to be in that situation with his parents. Tom's boys have a very important concept about Tom, making sure everyone is safe. One last piece of evidence to conclude Joern's story is the last place we imagine where Tom is, that is, in the park on a swing, sitting and thinking.