It happened both instantly and impossibly slowly. Their suspect had his gun pointed at Jowd. There was a blur of white, a loud bang and Cabanela crumpled in front of him.
Another shot and the shooter went down gripping his shoulder.
"Call an ambulance!" Jowd roared to the other officer before kneeling to check on Cabanela.
"What were you thinking jumping in the way like that?"
"Just your kniiight in shining armour." He tried to grin, but it twisted into a grimace.
Jowd gripped his coat. "Your 'armour' doesn't do much for protecting you."
"Never said it was mine, baby."