Danny nearly collided with a very panicked Bennett.
"He's there." Bennett half yelled, pointing down the hall. "Up the stairs."
"Go." Danny pushed him outside. He reached in his pocket, depressing the alarm to call in the team. He pulled out his gun as he took the stairs two at a time. He could hear the sounds of a fight.
Danny reached the landing and turned the corner.
Spencer was pinned to the ground, helpless. Stokes' arm raised, a knife in his hand.
"Russell Stokes." Danny called out, raising his gun. "Police. Put down the weapon and back off."
Danny fired the gun as Stokes moved to stab Spencer in the back. The bullet entered his shoulder, the pain causing him to drop the knife.
Moments later, Danny had Stokes on the ground and cuffed.
"I need EMS." He yelled to the approaching footsteps as he knelt down by Spencer. "You okay, Doogie."
"I'm okay." Spencer mumbled. A nasty red mark was forming on his head and his shirt sleeve was soaked with blood from the arm gash.
Danny gently helped Spencer sit up. He carefully wrapped his hand around the gash, using the pressure to slow down the blood.
"You look like shit."
"Thanks."
