Chapter Thirty-Two
Gary examined Tyler’s head. “Chief, I have the bleeding controlled, but he needs a few stitches, or I can staple it now.”
Tyler was quick to respond. “It can wait until this evening. We don’t need to go back early, and I don’t want it stapled out here.”
“Sorry, Tyler,” his dad frowned. “Staples, or we go back. You know we shouldn’t leave it open all day.”
Tyler appeared irritated. “Fine, staple it.” As Gary got his equipment together, Tyler asked, “Are you sure you know how to do this?”
“I was in the same training class as you.”
Tyler wasn’t comforted but didn’t complain any further. When the wound was cleaned, closed, and bandaged, Chief eyed Tyler critically. “Are you sure you’re up for continuing? I don’t want you out here if you aren’t at your best.”
“Dad, I’m
