CHAPTER SEVEN

Sara stepped back into the store and came back to kneel beside Elena and Iris. "Cavalry's coming," she said softly.

The first robber hung up the phone and said, "The wetback's goin' out as a goodwill offering and less baggage for us."

"Sara, you can help her out and I'll stay with our benefactors," Iris said wryly. Sara adamantly shook her head in reply.

"No way, she goes out on her own!" the first robber insisted.

"Get real, she can't walk and is in labor," Iris cried, "She must have assistance to make it to the ambulance."

The second robber chewed nervously at his fingers and said finally, "Man, just get that knocked-up one outta here…this whole scene is messed up."

His accomplice agreeing said, "Fine. The ambulance crew can send one person only and I'll call them on that." He returned to the phone and a moment later was heard to say "Done deal."" He and his accomplice began planning further.

Noting that Elena appeared to be resting quietly in spite of the situation, Iris and Sara sat down wearily beside each other.

"Sara, tell me about you and Doctor Grissom," Iris whispered, "those two clowns are going to be involved for a bit and I can tell he's very special to you."

Sara swallowed and gave a shaky laugh. "Where to start…"