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“The bullet is a through and through.” Shay is hovering over Josh. Her fingers remain on his neck to feel for a pulse. “I don’t think it has hit anything major, but he’s going to need surgery.”
“He’ll fight.” Chris nods to Shay.
Time feels like it has stopped before we hear sirens echoing around the building. SWAT police swarm the building and Caleb holds his gun out to the side to show them we’re on their side.
“Caleb, we’ll take it from here,” says one guy as he approaches. “Disarm.”
“He’s the only one alive and ready to go. I have one soldier down, alive, and needing medical help. I have another civilian in need of medical attention.” Caleb explains the situation to the team of police.
Paramedics rush in behind the police and drop down beside Josh to take over.
“I’m not leaving him now,” says Chris.
I curiously look at my brother. I thought he’d be glad of the reprieve, but he’s not moving.
“He’ll need fluids,” Shay tells the paramedics.
“We’ve got it from here, ma’am. Let us do our job.”
Shay sits back and I help her to her feet. “Come on, babe. I’ll get you to the hospital, and we’ll meet Josh and Chris there.”
“I’m not leaving him again, Clay.” Shay tries to push me away, but I know her legs won’t hold her weight without me holding her.
“I’ll stay with him, Shay. I promise.” Chris looks up at us and gives her his word. Whatever she sees in his expression, she backs down and lets me wrap her in my arms.
Paramedics get to work on Josh, and I manage to lift Shay into my arms and walk out of the building with her. I know the hard work will start again, but we have one another and we’ll get through everything.
