Danny quickly pulled the SUV sharply around the corner. The sirens blared inside and outside of the car as they sped through the New York street. Lindsay watched the buildings passing by, keeping her eyes out for the suspect. She glanced in the rearview mirror, catching a glance at the police cars tailing them.
"Danny, Lindsay, how far out are you two?" Flack asked over the radio.
Danny picked it up, "Bout thirty seconds."
"Copy that." Flack replied.
Danny made another sharp turn and managed to park the car parallel to the curb. Danny and Lindsay jumped out of the car, guns drawn. The pursuing cop cars pulled up around the building. Officers emerged form their cars and joined Flack, Danny, and Lindsay near the entrance of the building.
"Listen up; we have a dangerous suspect somewhere in that building. I want every entrance and exit guarded! We'll take it one floor at a time!" Flack ordered. He head into the building. Several officers dispersed around the back of the building.
Danny turned to Lindsay, "Stay here."
"Danny-"
"Trust me, Linds, I got a bad feelin' about this. I don't want you in there." Danny explained.
Lindsay nodded, "Be careful."
Danny smirked. He gave Lindsay a quick kiss and a wink before he turned and followed Flack into the building. Lindsay sighed and turned back to the remaining officers. She took her place among the line of guarding officers, gun ready.
The minutes ticked by slowly. Every few minutes Flack's voice would come over the radio confirming a floor clear. Officers surrounding the building would check in every few minutes, confirming no one had exited the building. Lindsay gripped her gun tightly in her hands. Her fingers played with the gold band on her left hand. She suddenly felt something was going to happen soon.
How terribly right she had been. In the silence of the search, gunfire erupted into the air. For a brief moment, Lindsay feared it was in the building. Only seconds later, she realized it was happening outside! Lindsay turned her head. Several officers fell as the bullets tore through them. Lindsay scanned the surrounding area intently. Shem saw their suspect racing from the scene down an alley.
Lindsay took off after him. She pulled her radio from her belt. "Shots fired! Shots fired. Requesting EMS, officer down! Suspect is on foot, fleeing the scene." She latched the phone back into her belt and sprinted after him.
The suspect turned down the alley. Lindsay ran into the alley and stopped. The suspect had disappeared from her sight. She gripped her gun tightly and slowly made her way further into the alley. Lindsay opened every can lid and tipped every can to the ground. She walked slowly, journeying further into the alley.
To her left, Lindsay aught the sound on metal rattling. She walked toward the sound, her gun outstretched. Lindsay saw nothing, and turned.
"Following last seen location. Requesting backup." Flack said over Lindsay's forgotten radio.
Then she heard it again. Lindsay turned, only to have a metal pipe slam into her hands. Lindsay fired off a shot at the collision of the pipe. The gun fell out of her hands and scattered across the alley street. Lindsay's hands recoiled as she cried out in pain. The suspect dropped the pipe and ran for Lindsay's discarded weapon. Lindsay ran after him and tackled him before he reached her weapon. They stumbled to the ground, skipping her gun further down the alley. Lindsay had him pinned beneath her. He gripped her right wrist tightly and Lindsay cried out in pain. With his legs, he kicked Lindsay off and sent her rolling into the wall.
Lindsay rolled onto her stomach and pushed herself to her feet. The suspect was making another run for her gun. Lindsay snatched up the discarded pipe and sped up. As the suspect grabbed Lindsay gun and turned, Lindsay swung the pipe, knocking the gun from his hands. The gun skidded across the alley floor, underneath a dumpster. The suspect slammed his fist into Lindsay face, snapping her head to the side and knocking her off balance. She staggered to the ground while the world spun around her. Lindsay shook off the punch quickly and looked up. The suspect grabbed Lindsay by the hair and hauled her to her feet. Lindsay grabbed his arm, gritting her teeth in pain.
Lindsay kicked up her leg, nailing him in the stomach. He doubled over in pain. Lindsay tried kicking him again, only to have the suspect grab her leg. He released her hair and tossed Lindsay off balance. He picked up the pick and walked to Lindsay. Lindsay got to her feet and tried putting distance between herself and the suspect.
He lashed out, swinging the pipe. Lindsay dodged each swing for her chest. As he swung again, Lindsay lashed out herself, punching him across the face. He staggered, stunned at her attack. Lindsay maneuvered again, but he recovered quickly. He was also faster than Lindsay was. As she threw another punch, he caught her hand and held them above her head. He slammed the pipe into her chest, making an agonizing contact. Lindsay cried out in pain as the air was forced out of her lings. The suspect released Lindsay and she dropped to her knees. He took two steps and swung again, this time striking Lindsay across the head.
Lindsay collapsed instantly. The world painfully whirled around her. She felt a warmth trickle down the side of her head. Lindsay groaned and pushed herself up. Two seconds later, he kicked her hard in the stomach. Lindsay resisted the urge to collapse again; she could not give up. He swung the pipe down hard on her back. Lindsay cried out again. She could feel the blood in her mouth seeping to the ground.
Lindsay took a deep breath and stuck out. She launched her leg out viscously into his knee. The shatter of his kneecap echoed almost as loud as his screams. He dropped to one knee, clutching the other. Lindsay rolled from the suspect and dashed for her gun. Her fingers scrapped over the handle. She nearly had her hand wrapped around it when the suspect caught her by her left ankle. He dragged her back toward him, raging as hell's fury. Lindsay lashed out and kicked him again, this time in his face. His head snapped to the side, but she still held her leg.
The suspect gripped Lindsay ankle tighter and pulled her even closer to him. Lindsay raked out the gun as he dragged her. She grabbed it and slammed the butt of her gun over his head. He finally released her, giving Lindsay the chance to escape. Lindsay crawled from under him and leaned against the wall of the alley. She held her gun tightly in her trembling hands, aiming for the suspects head. He looked up at her, eyes surprised and defeated.
"Don't move!" Lindsay ordered.
"Lindsay!"
Lindsay didn't risk taking her eyes off the suspect. She could hear the racing footsteps of Flack and Danny coming down the alley. Lindsay held her gun in a fixed position, despite her hands shaking. She only lowered her gun when Flack and Danny cuffed him. Lindsay sighed and she slid the gun into her holster. She let her head lean back against the wall, breathing heavily.
Danny released the suspect moved to Lindsay, "Oh my god, Lindsay."
"Assaulting an officer gets you more time buddy!" Flack spat. He jerked the suspect from Danny and Lindsay.
Lindsay took a deep breath and pushed herself from the wall. She groaned as her body screamed in pain. Danny took her carefully into his arms and held her to her feet. Lindsay hunched over slightly, cradling her sore ribs and beaten stomach. Danny held her upright as they made their way back out of the alley.
"What the hell were you thinkin' Lindsay?" Danny asked. His voice betrayed his tough personality. He was scared for her.
"We couldn't afford to let him escape, especially after he shot at us." Lindsay explained.
Danny shook his head. "You shouldn't have followed him alone."
"There wasn't anyone else, Danny." Lindsay stated.
Danny let the conversation slide for the time being. He needed to get Lindsay to the paramedic bus ASAP. The way her head bled and the way Lindsay hunched over her stomach made Danny fear for her life, and their child and well.
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