CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIX

Without wasting time, as shots were being fired again, after the shot that was fired by the new guy. I shot the lock on the door.

"Wait" the new guy kicked it opened as we peered inside, slowly, trying to get accustom to the dark room.

"Grey?" I heard a muffled sound and only one person calls me by that name.

"Yeah, I'm coming in" I said pulling out my phone to use as a flash light.

"F**k?" I muttered loudly when the light dropped on the figure folded in a corner at the back of the small room that looks like a condemned office.

"Call Justin and let him know where we've found him and give our location" I threw over my shoulder, as I struggle to lift Jerome.

Somebody is going to f***king pay!

"Hey, I'm sorry man" I said taking a deep breath, as I lifted him, his weight becoming lighter as the new guy came to assist me.

"Bob, was also inside the room and between the three of us, we slowly move out of the room.

"We're looking for a way out" Bob started to say, but I cut him across.

"No you guys leave" I instructed them and continued as they were about to stop me.

"This is police case" I was saying,

"No" Jerome whispers, 'no cops" he continues, breathing heavily.

"I called in the cops for assistance so you and me, we have to go through them." I explained but he was still shaking his head, in refusal.

"Get out of here and we'll meet at the hospital. Don't let anyone repeat anything to anyone at home, until I say so" I instructed them, with Bob being the last to reluctantly leave us behind.

'I tried to search Jerome's body, "were you shot?" I asked, cautiously, as I continued to lightly touch his body.

Taking a deep ragged breath, "no" he whispers and I'm more agitated.

They, whoever they are, beat him really bad and I'm at my wits ends, as I try to figure out how to explain this to Jamie!

"Your sister will kill me" I mutter and I can hear a soft chuckle as he breaths deeply.

"What do I tell the cops?" Jerome suddenly asks.

Stooping down beside him as slumps to the floor.

Biting my lips, "I honestly can't tell you what to say because I have no idea why you left without saying anything to anyone" I explained, hoping he can fill in some blanks, but I know that it's going to be difficult, because of the pain he's in.

"She called me" he was saying as cops ran towards us.

I quickly looked around for the two men who were outside the door and only saw the man I hit.

Silently, I thank the guys for making sure I don't have to answer about a dead body.

With guns aimed at us and lights in our faces. "Are you guys okay?" an officer asks, kneeling down beside Jerome.

"I'm fine, but my brother in-law isn't" I answered quickly.

"Has he been shot?" Another officer, comes, but, he tried to touch me, maybe to check for injuries. Already agitated, I shoved his hand away.

"I'm fine. It's Jerome, he needs to see a doctor right away." I said,.already regretting the way I spoke to the officer.

"UP HERE!" An officer shouts, and suddenly, I'm being shoved aside as the paramedics attend to Jerome.

Bending my back, I threw my head to my knees, frustrated with the turn off events. He was definitely lured away and the phone was probably thrown into his truck, to track him.

'SHE!' He said she!

Wiping my mouth with the back of my hand, anxious to leave this dark place!

I insisted that I travel with Jerome in the ambulance, but u wasn't prepared to see his broken and battered body in the light.

They did a number on him, but I won't allow them the same courtesy!

With my head in my hands, "tell Jamie, I'm fine!" he says and the tears I tried holding down, suddenly started flowing, of it's own free will!

I nod, but I'm not leaving his side, until he leaves the hospital and I can't relay this message on the phone.

It was a short an intense ride to the hospital but I was immediately separated from him, but followed the nurses directions.

The officer with whom I was abrupt with earlier, followed me inside.

With an outstretched hand, "hey, I'm sorry about back there" I apologize, waiting for him to accept my apology.

Without a smile, he nods and shakes my hand.

"I think I was nervous to tell my wife about her brother's condition" I explained, noticing a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"How did you know where he was?" The officer asks.

I expected this question, but I'm still not prepared for it.

"GPS?" I asked.

"Why would you think he's missing?" the cop continues.

Shifting to sit on a chair in front of the room, Jerome's in.

"My wife had some of their relatives over and when he didn't answer, she got afraid, because he always answers his phone." I continued to speak when my phone vibe in my pocket.

I cut the call and the cos looks at me suspiciously, "my wife" I explained and he chuckles softly.

"Yeah and people thinks that cops are bad" I laugh with him and his attempt at humor.

"Why were you inside the building?" he asks, staring at me as if I'm a condemned guy.

"Uh, it was not a wise decision or maybe it was, " I admitted, "but I got tired of standing outside with the cops" I shrugged.

Keeping my eyes glued to the doorway of the examination room Jerome occupied, wishing the cop questioning me would just disappear.

"Mr. Daniels?" I heard a few feet away from me and I smiled, when I saw Dr. Morris!