We Survived the Las Vegas Massacre: Lesbian Moms Share Their Escape

Allison Gardner and wife Jacqulyn Lopez were enjoying some music on the Las Vegas Strip when, suddenly, it started raining gunfire. The two ran for their lives, with one goal -- to return to their two baby boys, Liam and Maxton.

Listen to their survival story below.

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Pictured: Allison putting up a peace sign to the left of Jacqulyn with friends. Below are their two baby boys, Liam and Maxton.

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We Survived the Las Vegas Massacre: Lesbian Moms Share Their Escape

Allison Gardner and Jacqulyn Lopez found themselves in the worst situation imaginable.

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