Hometown Justice: Homecoming

Chapter Six

Alex’s Chevelle slide sideways into the emergency room parking lot with black smoke trailing off the tires; Alex climbed from the driver’s side window, grabbing his club as he ran through the parking lot into the ER. Inside the ER was partially empty, with two patients waiting to be seen. Alex hurried over to the window. 

 

“May I help you?” the nurse behind the counter asked.

“I’m here to file the Police Report in the recent rape case,” Alex said.

“I’m surprised, Sheriff. Usually a deputy comes out to file the reports,” the nurse replied.

“I’m a new breed of sheriff,” Alex responded as the nurse handed him his badge to get back.

 

Following several different hallways, Alex finally found himself in the heart of the ER. He approached the nurse’s desk and saw a familiar face. 

 

“Maggie?” He asked cautiously.

“Alex Ruler! You hound dog! Where have you been hiding?” asked the brunette nurse behind the counter. 

 

She wore her brunette hair in a bun behind her head. Her glasses covered her deep hazel eyes. Her voice was like a sweet harmony. She smiled brightly as Alex approached.

 

“I’m here to file the rape report. Where is the victim?” Alex asked.

“She’s in there. Alex, before you go in. Promise me you won’t do anything stupid,” Maggie said.

“Me? Do something stupid? Maggie, I’ve matured since high school.” Alex responded, as Maggie stepped between him and the door. 

“Alex, you and I both know who is behind that door. You and I both know what happened when the Shelby Football Player slapped her butt before a football game in high school. You, Tai, and Ken took on the entire football team. Don’t let that happen now,” Maggie said.

“Maggie, you and I both also know that I don’t care how badly the odds are stacked against me, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my loved ones,” Alex said, pushing past Maggie.

 

Keitaro, Ken, and Tai were all gathered at Watts Diner. They were having lunch before Ken had to return him. His right was in a sling from his encounter with Tommy. They were all concerned about Alyson. 

 

“I’m more worried that Ruler will do something extremely stupid after he gets the information for the police report,” Tai said, breaking the silence that had fallen over the three.

“Me too. Alyson was the only person who understood Alex. She was the only one who could control him to some extent,” Ken said.

“You two sure know a lot about Captain Ruler,” Keitaro said. “Did you both grow up with him?” 

“Excuse me, Captain Ruler?” Ken asked.

“Yes. Alex lead a platoon of soldiers he hand picked himself to deal with the Garza Gang when they were causing problems in the northern states. I was one of those soldiers. He ran a tight ship during that little scuffle. But if it weren’t for his leadership skills, we woulda all been killed,” Keitaro said, rubbing his chin.

“Ken and I were Alex’s closest friends in school. We met each other in kindergarten and became fast friends. We knew Alex before the Marines. Even before the Marines, he was sort of our leader,” Tai responded to Keitaro’s question. “What brings you to Polkville?”