Chapter 126

“Okay, let’s do it! Brooke, take Fred’s shotgun and get on that gurney,” ordered the female detective. “Fred, you switch jackets with this paramedic. It’s long enough to cover your handgun. Ambushing unconscious women in ambulances won’t be tolerated in this city! I’ll replace this attendant. Don’t be afraid to use your weapons if we’re stopped!”

The detective quickly switched jackets with the female member of the crew and issued last minute instructions to Steve. “Here are the keys to my personal car. It’s the red Ford Explorer parked down the street. Use it to get your friend to a hospital. These two paramedics will go with you. It looks like you could use a few stitches. I’ve got your phone number and I’ll arrange to get my car from you later. I’ll also be interviewing all of you as soon as possible. Here’s my card. Let me know when you’re out of the hospital. Good Luck.”

With those words, the detective and her officers rolled the gurney out the door and quickly loade