Shepherd's Fall by W.L. Dyson

Author:W.L. Dyson [Dyson, W. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-45810-0
Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
Published: 2009-08-25T04:00:00+00:00

11

Thursday, 3:20 a.m.

Old tire factory complex near Jiffy's Bar, Garrison Blvd., Baltimore

Zeena?” Charlie poked at her with two fingers, but she didn't move or respond. Not good, not good, not good. He stared at her for a few seconds and finally saw a slight movement in her chest. She was alive. Barely.

Charlie could feel the panic, the confusion. Call the medic chopper? No. Call. Call. Someone. Who was he supposed to call? Wait. No phone.

“Zeena! You have to wake up.”

But Zeena didn't move. Charlie shook his hands as if trying to get water off them while a million thoughts bombarded his mind. Do something. Do something. Don't let her die. Too many have died. Too many will never go home. One more flag-draped coffin.

No. Not a soldier. Zeena. It's Zeena. Have to help her.

Charlie reached down and scooped Zeena into his arms. She felt as weightless as a bird. Holding her tight against his chest, he left the building and started walking down the street. From time to time, someone would eye him warily, but no one bothered him. No one stopped him. No one offered to help.

He finally reached the door to the emergency room. He stood there for a moment, wondering if he could go in. No. They would blame him for Zeena's condition.

Gently, he lowered Zeena to the ground. “They'll take care of you, Zeena. I promise.”

Sirens rang in the distance. With one final pat on Zeena's cheek, he scurried off into the night.

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