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Meredith : 4th Night - 2
An indistinct figure stands behind the line of lights. He steps through them shining his flashlight on the front of the vehicle. He draws a g*n and stands waiting. Kempton draws in his breath behind me. He moves close behind me and clamps a hand round the back of my neck. A second officer emerges from out of the shadows at the side of the road. I keep my eyes on the one in front, but follow the progress of the second in the rear mirror as he circles the car shining his flashlight inside. I can't see if he has a g*n in his other hand, nor can I see his face as his flashlight creates a pool of darkness around him. His light travels behind the car and now he's about to walk up my side to my door. I glance down at the wing mirror and watch his approach. He enters
