Knots

Photographs.

13. "Photographs."

"Let me photograph you in this light in case this is the last time."
-Adele

September 5th

4:40 A.M

ANDRE COMBS.

As my Dad cut through Salintinos flesh, my chest was rising and falling as we held him down. My eyes could my leave that bomb that was hanging loosely in his left hand. I saw his sweaty face as he bit down tightly on his shirt. All of a sudden this situation went from bad to worst.

I heard Reggie voice scream my name and I looked up to the O.R gallery. Reggie, Rosie, Grace, and Ku banged on the glass causing Salintino to let go the bomb screaming, "FUCK IT!" We only had a few seconds to jump for a little cover.

Novak, Avery, and I all went for cover behind the Bed. Suddenly, all we heard was a thump and a muffled boom. Seconds later, we all looked around in confusion, as to why we was still alive. However, that confusion ended quickly when a burnt arm dropped before our eyes. I looked down at the fingers and spotted his wedding bands. I gasped, "DAD!!!!!" I Jumped up and seen my Dad body splattered all over the room. My body went numb and cold. Also, to make matters worst Salintino had somehow grabbed a scapel and cut his own neck making his heart machine go flatline within a matter of seconds. The room felt like it was spinning all around me.

I yelled, "DAD!!!!!" And jumped up in my King Size bed, drenched in sweat. I havent stopped dreaming about that day. Every night at this time. The door opened and Reggie walked in , with nothing, but black briefs on.

He exhaled, "Im about to just move in here with you." He have been sleeping in her with me after I wake up everynight. I scooted to the left and he climbed in.

He asked, "Are you okay?"

I cried out, "No, Im not. Im not okay." Reggie hugged me and said,"Maybe its time to go see your mom and sister. I think Chief Chang will grant you tomorrow--well today off."

Reggie was right. I need my family. I havent seen them since the funeral. Seeing them reminds me of him. What makes matter worst is that, he and I wasnt on good terms. I laid back next to Regg and tried to fall back into an unstable slumber.

9:54 A.M

GRACE YOUNG

Rosie whispered, "The new Chief looks fairly cute. What do you think?" We both feast our eyes on him in through the window into a patient, Ricky Meyers, room.

I replied, "Yea, he is a nice piece of eye candy."

Ku chimed in, startling the girls. "Yes, a nice piece." We turned to her and she started laughing. She continued, "you guys are a mess. Sorry, im late. Paw Paw moved back in with his doctor. He is doing alot better."

I replied, "Thats great, like really great."

The double doors slid open causing havoc to erupt. All three of us ran for the door. The EMT handed me the chart and said, "Police Drug bust gone wrong. Officer George Grey was shot 3 times. Once in the shoulder blade, once in the abdomen, and one in the leg. We have controlled the bleeding , however he needs immeadiate attention." As he finished his statement the gurny rolled in. Rosie said, "Page Doctor Avery, Pillai. Ill do immeadiate Xrays and blood test. He looks like he will need a transfusion." I went over and pushed the gurny and told the police officer, "we will do our best to keep you alive. But you have to be strong for us." The guy grabbed my hand and with a raspy voice he responded, "I will."

-meanwhile-

REGGIE SIMONS

Reggie had handed Chief Chang a full report of Miss.Claudette Regis. She was here for her Radiation treatment. She had Throat Cancer. She was initially Chief Combs and I patient, but he isnt here anymore. We walked into the room and she smiled.