BLOODSTAIN (Det. Jason Strong Novellas, #2) by John C. Dalglish

Author:John C. Dalglish [Dalglish, John C.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2012-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

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The stops at Jonathon’s went the same. It was clear that these two men had been thrown into a situation that was as bad as any they could imagine. They had done above and beyond what could be expected from any normal person, so it did not surprise Jason when Lieutenant Patton gave them the news.

They had just returned to the station when the lieutenant waved them into his office.

“The mayor wants to present those two men with medals from the city.”

Vanessa, however, was surprised.

“Shouldn’t he wait until they make sure she’s going to make it before doing a publicity stunt?”

“The mayor’s people are telling him that she’s going to be fine.”

“The mayor’s ‘people’ are idiots.”

Jason smiled. Vanessa was not one to prance around an issue. Still, it did seem too soon. Jason still hadn’t had a chance to talk with her, never mind knowing if she was going to be ‘fine’.

“Has anyone talked to her doctors since this morning?”

The lieutenant shook his head.

Vanessa volunteered to call and went to her desk. Jason looked at the lieutenant.

“When do they want to do the medal ceremony?”

“Day after tomorrow, 2 pm.”

“I guess Vanessa and I will be required to attend?”

“If I gotta go, you gotta go.”

“Who made that rule?”

“Me, deal with it.”

Jason laughed as Vanessa hung up and came back over.

“Her condition hasn’t changed. She’s still stable but unconscious. I told them we want to know the second she comes around. Apparently, they’re going to keep her under while she heals some more.”

Jason understood but it was still frustrating.

“Did they say how long before they will let her wake up?”

She shook her head.

“The nurse said it just depends on her progress.”

Jason was tired; they had been up since 1 am.

“Well, nothing to do but call it a day. I’m going home. Sandy has the grill warming up for me.”

Vanessa was worn out, too

“Sounds like a plan. Goodnight, JD. See you tomorrow, lieutenant.”

“You two be back here bright and early tomorrow. We’ll need to prep for the mayor’s ceremony.”

The two detectives rolled their eyes and headed out.

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