When the ambulance arrived, Kevin was reluctant to be examined. Showing infinite patience, the female paramedic knelt down beside Kevin, and after reassuring him she’d be as quick as she could, Joey loosened his grip on his lover, but Kevin remained within touching distance.
As Kevin was being checked, Joey happened to glance over to where Cal had lain. The bastard had got away! Painfully lifting himself to his feet, Joey made for the door. Kevin cried out in alarm.
“Where’s Briggs?” Joey demanded of Parker.
“Another ambulance crew took him away on a stretcher a few minutes ago.” Parker had been walking up and down the office, wringing his hands uselessly ever since Joey had barged in.
The news settled Joey, who went back to kneeling next to Kevin.
“I think you might have a concussi
