Chapter 85

William requested to speak with the communications officer, and was directed to the flight deck to meet her. They shook hands, and he immediately asked, "Where did all these extra people come from?"

The communications officer explained, "They weren't extras. After the court session in Prescott, the judge required some of the men to stay in town. Those who didn't have to stay slipped out of town quietly after dark, renting other vehicles. The sheriff didn't find out until early morning, and he was furious. He even broke his hand punching a door. He called Sergeant Sherwood in Cottonwood to inform him. These thugs had already made it to Sedona, putting the entire burden on the local police force, which wasn't prepared. Sgt. Sherwood is en route with reinforcements. Three Sedona officers are dead, and two aren't responding."

Concerned, William inquired, "Any updates on Alan Robbins?"

"Once they got him to the hospital, he was rushed into surgery. He's still under guar