David didn’t just like Jade; he was consumed by her. The Butterfields were everything his own family wasn't—bohemian, wealthy, and deeply involved in each other's lives. Jade's father, Hugh, initially welcomed David into their sprawling home, charmed by the boy's devotion. But soon, the boundaries between the two teenagers began to dissolve. They weren't just dating; they were an island, ignoring school, friends, and the world outside.
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In the summer of 1981, the air in Chicago was thick with the kind of heat that makes everything feel urgent. For seventeen-year-old David Axelrod, that urgency had a name: Jade Butterfield . David didn’t just like Jade; he was consumed by her
The friction started when Hugh realized David was spending every waking hour in Jade's bedroom. Fearing for his daughter's future, Hugh banned David from the house for thirty days. He thought a month of distance would cool their heels. He was wrong. But soon, the boundaries between the two teenagers
He lit the match. He watched the flames lick the wood. But the fire didn't stay small. It roared to life, fueled by the old structure and the wind, devouring the Butterfield home in minutes.
Banished and desperate, David’s mind spiraled. He didn't want to hurt the Butterfields; he wanted to save them. He conceived a plan: he would start a small fire on their porch, "discover" it, and swoop in to rescue the family. In his head, he would be the hero who earned his way back into their hearts.
: A staged fire meant to "rescue" the family that goes horribly wrong.