Title: For the good of the many
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one
"Oh my God."Jiya exclaimed.
Wyatt did a double take at the other occupant of the back of the ambulance.
"Jiya?"Wyatt asked then looking up front he keyed the radio com. "Rufus?"
"We stole the ambulance after we saw what happened."Rufus explained. "How is she?"
"Bad, we need to get her back home, ASAP."Wyatt responded as he sat down.
Jiya took some gauze and tape and began to make a makeshift bandage over Lucy's wound. Lucy moaned in pain as pressure was applied. Wyatt tightened his grip on his wife's hand.
"What happened to the paramedics?"Wyatt inquired glancing at Jiya.
"They're locked up a block away in an abandoned shop."Jiya replied grimly. "They'll be fine."
Wyatt nodded.
"That was good thinking on your guys part."Wyatt complimented.
"One thing time travel teaches is how to improvise."Rufus responded over the com. "We'll be back at the Lifeboat in half an hour."
"Copy that."Wyatt said as he looked at Lucy's pale face. "You hear that, babe? We're almost home. Just hang on a little while longer."
As the ambulance roared through the streets Wyatt sent off a silent prayer. After all he and Lucy had been through he couldn't lose her now.
"I love you."Wyatt said softly as he tightened his hold on his wife's hand.
Daniel did a double take at the nurse behind the nursing station at the hospital's front entrance.
"What do you mean no one's been brought in?"Daniel demanded.
"Brunette woman late thirties; gunshot wound."Peggy interjected helpfully.
"As I said we haven't had any admits since early this morning and that patient was a male."The blonde nurse replied apologetically. "Are you sure you have the correct hospital?"
"Yes."Daniel replied with a glare before spinning around and walking to the door.
"Thank you."Peggy said quickly to the nurse before scrambling to keep up."Daniel!"
"This is the closest hospital."Daniel insisted as they reached his car in the parking lot. "Plus the police confirmed the ambulance would've gone here."
"Unless our 'new friends' had something they didn't want us to find out."Peggy suggested as she opened the passenger side door.
Daniel's hand held radio crackled to life and Daniel reached in and picked it up.
"Sousa here."Daniel acknowledged.
"Chief, got a call from LAPD they found two paramedics locked up a block from the shooting. They said their ambulance was stolen."
"Get their statements."Daniel ordered as he opened the driver's side and got in. "I want descriptions of the ambulance thieves."
"Yes, Sir."The young male SSR agent replied ending the call.
"Where are we going?"Peggy asked as they pulled out of the hospital parking lot.
"Back to headquarters."Daniel replied grimly. "Nothing about this adds up."
Finally Rufus pulled the ambulance to a stop near where they'd hidden the Lifeboat. The pilot climbed out and helped Wyatt carefully carry Lucy to the time machine. Jiya led the way and opened the door. As gently as they could Wyatt and Rufus placed Lucy in one of the seats and strapped her in. The others took their spots and shut the door. With the futuristic upgrade there wasn't much need for a 'pre-flight' checklist.
Rufus keyed in their destination and hit the correct keys. Seconds later they were gone.
July 2021
San Francisco, CA
Wyatt paced a waiting room at a military hospital on the outskirts of the city. As soon as they'd gotten back to the bunker Denise had called for a military medical helicopter. The chopper had picked up Wyatt and Lucy and taken them here. Lucy had been in surgery for nearly two hours. The only other occupant of the room was Jiya, Rufus was baby sitting Amy.
"She'll be alright, Wyatt."Jiya promised quietly.
"She has to be."Wyatt responded grimly his voice thick with emotion.
"Agent Logan?"A female voice called from the doorway.
"Yes?"Wyatt asked as he turned then seeing a red haired thirty something doctor walked quickly forward. "Is my wife out of surgery?"
"Yes, and I'm happy to say it was a success."The doctor who's name tag read Riley. "She's going to make a full recovery."
"Thank you."Wyatt said fervently. "When can I see her?"
"Half hour or so."Dr. Riley replied. "She's in recovery now and we'll move her to a private room."
Once the doctor left Wyatt hugged Jiya then sank wearily into a chair. It was over; Peggy Carter and the timeline was safe and intact. Best part, Lucy was going to be okay.
