Chapter 84

"He's bleeding bad; we gotta get him to the hospital," William insisted.

Alan shook his head. "Nah, forget it, William. Your main gig is getting Stephano, the girls, and yourselves outta here, back to Washington. Cops can take me to the hospital."

Susan's voice wavered with tears. "I can't just leave you here."

"You're carrying my kid. You do what I say, or I'll have 'em cuff you and haul you onto that plane. I'll be alright once I'm patched up. They'll surround me with enough cops that the Valentinos won't come near. I gotta know you're safe. William, let's roll. No time to waste; we don't wanna be makin' a mad dash for the plane at dawn."

William turned to the officer. "Any chance we can get another cruiser to escort us to the airport?"

The officer checked with his captain, but all units were tied up with other stuff. It'd be at