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𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
October 20, 2002

𝟾:𝟶𝟽𝚙𝚖 . . .

It's been about three hours since everyone rushed to the hospital after the horrific shooting. Blaze, Jaylen, Silk, and Quincy had all gone into surgery for their wounds, along with a few others that got hit during the shootout. Xavier was pronounced dead at the scene.

The girls haven't stopped crying since they arrived. Chris and Nicholas were doing their best to comfort them, but they too were unable to contain the saddened emotions running through their bodies.

Quincy's mother pulled up to the hospital as soon as she got the news her son had been hurt. When she asked the others what happened, they explained the situation and she instantly put the blame on all of them for her son being shot. It was understandable at the moment, seeing as how she was upset about the sudden news.

"Family of Anthony Taylor?" The doctor made an appearance in the waiting area, causing the crew to perk up.

"Y-yes, that's us." Jamie immediately spoke up, wiping away her tears with the damp Kleenex in her hand.

"He's out of surgery and is awake if you would like to see him."

Jamie quickly got up, with Sasha following behind. The rest decided to stay back to wait for any news on Jaylen, Blaze, and Quincy.

"Excuse me, doc?" Shawnna glanced up at the doctor while holding Kiara who had been crying nonstop in her arms. "What about Ezra Mitchell?"

"He's still in surgery but should be done shortly. I'll be back to inform you of anything." He politely responded. Shawnna nodded and he exited out of the waiting room.

Silk was absentmindedly gazing at the wall when Jamie came barging in the room. "Baby!" She rushed to his side, wrapping her arms around him making sure not to pull on his I.V.

"You okay?" Jamie pulled away and sat down on the chair beside the bed.

"Yeah, I'm cool." Silk gave her soft smile, gently holding onto her hand. "How the others doin'?"

"We don't know yet." Jamie responded, causing Silk's heart to drop. He couldn't help but to feel guilty, knowing that all of this was sort of his fault. He just hoped that everyone would be okay.

A knock on the door interrupted them. Sasha pushed herself off the wall she was leaning on to answer it, revealing two police officers.

"Hi, we're looking for Anthony Taylor. The doctors said this was his room." One of the officers stated.

"Oh, uh.. yeah he's here." Sasha hesitantly glanced back at Jamie and Silk as she stepped to the side to let the cops in.

Silk sat up straight, fixing his posture while the officers approached him. "Hello, Mr. Taylor. I'm Officer Barnes and this is my partner, Officer Greyson." They shook hands with Silk.

"I know this is probably not the right time to do this since you just got out of surgery. But I have to be completely straightforward with you, things are not looking too well for you right now Mr. Taylor."