Lockley leaned against the wall again wishing the person inside would turn the TV up. He thought he heard something said about the Royals’ but didn’t know if they were one of the teams playing or being mentioned in an updated spot.
From the other side of the front entry door came a sound of howling laughter that faded just as suddenly as it started. Somewhere in the distance, a car alarm could just barely be heard. Why did I ever give up smoking, Car wondered. He turned his head, putting his ear closer to the wall trying to hear what the cheering sounds were about. An unexpected gunshot made him jump. That one was from inside the complex.
Slow minutes ticked by, Lockley waited expecting more shots, thankfully none came. He took the phone from his pocket and called the police station. No
