Chapter 16THE CLASSROOM DOOR opened before Tony could respond. Two soldiers walked through, one supporting the other. “Medic!” shouted Fritz. As Ferris stepped across the hall and a medic ran toward them, Colonel Mitchell arrived, looking weary. Not sure of his condition, Fritz reached for his arm.
“I'm fine, Mr. Russell. But they have a mess to clean up. We need medical facilities, more than we planned for.”
“Colonel, can you call the airport? Can anyone there help us?”
“Yes and no. All the medics and doctors are here, or were. Give me a second, and I'll take care of it.” Fritz walked with him to Ashley's classroom. The colonel sat in the first chair he came to. “Mr. Russell, do you have anything to drink?”
“We'll get something. Maybe we can open the cafeteria. I'll ask George.” Once
