Fallen Angel

Chapter 9

Note- My plan to write this yesterday, but was killed by the snow (but I do love snow) which I had to shovel (and play in) then other stuff and the computer decided that it didn't like the internet anymore, but after much fighting and over 4 hours of reloading and special-ness it kind of works, but is still iffy. So better slightly late then never. I hope all of you with snow are having snowball fights. And if any of you are sick (mudhousejunkie) I hope that you get better soon. And thank you all for your reviews, as always and forever you rock… By the way I understand the confusion caused by the ending, it wasn't planned it kind of just came to me so I am adlibbing from how I was going to continue this. Hope you enjoy and that you understand better.

Tom lowered his gun to the floor as he stepped closer to where Carter was laying pinned to the ground "Oh, Chris you just don't know me, do you?" He looked at Carter whose face was expressionless as he absorbed the shock from the room.

Chris held his leg just above his left knee; his leg crumbled under the weight and nearly gave out when he stood back up with his weight on his right leg. "Tom? That was a long time ago, this isn't the same."

"Yes it is, its his child" Tom kneeled down beside the man who was now smiling. "We'll get your daughter," he said while holding his gun back up towards the people surrounding the desk. "Now that I have your attention." He stood up and walked over to the admit desk and picked up the phone and forcefully pulled it, ripping the connection out. "If anyone tries anything" he pointed the gun at Carter and made a shooting sound. He turned his attention to his partner, walking confidently over to him he reached to Chris's side and removed his gun "now be a good boy and get behind the desk with the rest of them." He looked around and noticed a few people out from the desk "everyone behind the desk, if you're a patient I expect you to be out of here, you have thirty seconds, go."

Everyone moved quickly as the staff members huddled behind the desk and the patients rushed out the door. Ideas and strategies ran through everyone's mind trying to find a safe way out.

Behind the Desk a few staff members sat around the guard and used what bandages they had to help stop the bleeding. He cringed in pain as the bandage was wrapped tightly around his leg. He thanked them as he moved to the side of the desk able to see what was happening.

"Now, be good and give me the little girl," he said while kneeling once again beside Carter. He looked down at Carter for the first time realizing who the victim was. "Wow, Dr. Carter, seems that you just can't catch a break." His smile widened as he looked into the glazed eyes below him.

Mark held the girl tighter as he glanced at the door and wondered if he would even have a chance with her. Her crying had stopped and she just stared off waiting. Mark continued to try to sooth the child as he rubbed her back and spoke soothing words of comfort to her.

"Hey, lets try something new, this doesn't seem to be swaying them to well. Get off of him." Although reluctant he stood up relieving the weight on Carter who sighed with relief as the pressure was lifted. "Up!" he yelled to Carter who ignored the plea as he reveled in the soothing of his back. "Get the hell up!" he yelled more forcefully aiming the gun. Carter struggled to his feet, standing his ground he waited for the result.

The cop gave Jenny's father the extra gun in exchange for the knife. "So, you wont give us the little girl, well what shall we do?" he walked back to Dr. Carter "Hey, remember?" the knife glistened in his tight grasp. Carter could see the knife, but refused to look directly at it as he continued to stand his ground seemingly unfazed by the events unraveling and the possibilities presenting themselves.

Carter could feel the blood running downs his arms that were limp by his sides. The blood ran down his fingers and drops hit the floor, his shirt was covered with the blood the fresh blood. He could feel the rage building inside of his as the knife tormented him. Soon he couldn't hold his composure, he closed his fists tightly, causing a stream of blood the strain to the floor adding the puddles. Before Tom could open his mouth to say his next sentence Carter's fist flew and struck him across the jaw, then his other fist collided with his stomach. Carter reached and grabbed the gun from Tom. While the gun was ripped from his he pushed the knife forward to defend himself. Carter pushed him to the ground and pointed the gun at Jenny's father who was in the motion or raising his new gun. "Don't!" he yelled. "Put it down now," he ordered.

Carter's breath became heavy as he tried to regain his composure. The staff looked on stunned. "Chris, get the gun." Carter said in a more calm tone as he took a step back to where the older gun lay. He kicked it with his foot towards the admit desk. Chris picked it up and regained the strength he needed.

Carter held the gun towards Jenny's father while Chris stood by his partner and placed handcuffs on him and took away the knife. He waved Dr. Benton over to watch him. Tom was placed on his stomach face down on the floor. Chris moved over to the man who now had tears in his eyes as he noticed his defeat. Chris took the cuffs from Tom's belt and used them on his other capture.

Carter could feel his arms shaking as he held up the weapon. Once he saw that the men were under control he lowered the gun to his side and let his arms relax. He closed his eyes and could feel his body sway. As he looked at the men on the ground he caught Peter's eyes, full of relief.

They looked at each other for a moment when Peter noticed something unsettling in Carter's expression "Carter?" he asked gently. Carter's breath caught in his throat as all of the pain rushed into him at once, as he noticed what had happened his body became numb and the world darkened. Everyone watched in horror as he collapsed to the floor.

Note- Hope you all liked it, next update will be Saturday unless we get a snow day then it might be sooner. If your still confused a bit, don't worry more explaining will come. Have fun, read, and review. Thanks to everyone for reading and being so cool. Smile.