Every Minute Counts
Chapter 8
Location: a warehouse in Chicago
6 am

Tom and the police have finaly located Margo.

Tom: Margo...

Tom rushes over to her and he can tell that she is in shock. At first she doesn't even know he is there. He reaches out and touches her shoulder. Margo thinks its James again and starts hitting him with her fists.

Margo: No! Get away from me.

Tom tries to calm her down.

Tom: Margo, it's me, its Tom. I won't hurt you.

Margo suddenly realizes who he is.

Margo: Tom?
Tom: Yeah its me, baby.

Margo throws her arms around him and hangs onto him as if he could save her life.

Margo: Oh my God Tom, I thought you were dead. James told me you were dead.
Tom: He tried but I'm still here.
Margo: What happened?

Tom sees that she is obviously not feeling well and doesn't want to upset her.

Tom: You know there will be plenty of time to talk about that later. How are you doing?
Did he hurt you?
Margo: I'm fine, I just want to go home.

She starts coughing deeply and Tom doesn't like the sound of it. He notices she is shivering violently and puts his arms around her to warm her.

Tom: Honey, are you ok.
Margo: I said I am fine.
Tom: No you are not fine. We have got to get you out of here.

They are able to get the shakles off of her ankles. Tom helps her stand up. He sees her wince at the pain in her back and head.

Tom: Are you ready to get out of here?
Margo: I have never been more...

Margo feels dizzy and grabs onto Tom to support herself.

Tom: you okay?
Margo: I don't feel so..

Margo collapses right into Tom's arms. Tom catches her and lays her down on the ground.

Tom: Margo! Margo, can you hear me? Honey, wake up. Jack, call an ambulance.
Jack; I'm on it.

While they wait for the ambulance, Tom holds her close to him and strokes her hair.

Tom: You are going to be just fine baby. Everything's alright now.

to be continued...
Is Margo going to be ok? Keep reading and find out.