Chapter 20
Norma ran out onto the deck when she heard the shot and Maggie scream. Bending down over Maggie’s body, she checked the heartbeat in Maggie’s neck.
“I’m alive,” Maggie said weakly.
“Sweetheart,” Norma exclaimed, reaching into her pocket for her phone. “Where are you hit?”
“My shoulder, I think.” Maggie gasped. She took a breath. “I didn’t see anyone out there.”
Norma reached for Maggie’s cell that was lying with the food on the table. She dialed 911 and gave the address to the person who answered and identified herself and Maggie.
“Yes…she’s conscious…her right shoulder…No, we didn’t see who did it…I haven’t checked. Hold on.” She set the cell on the table and turned back to Maggie.
“How bad is it?” she asked as she helped Maggie roll over so they could see where she was
