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Chapter 5
"Nurse, is there any word on my daughter?"
"Yes Ranger Walker. She has three broken ribs, a concussion, a broken right arm and she's still unconscious She's stable but in critical condition."
"Can I see her?"
"Yes but only for a minute or two."
Walker went with the nurse and hesitated before opening the door, expecting the worse. When he went in there was his angel lying helpless with twice her weight in machines hooked to her in some way.
Her face was covered in bruises and scratches. Her arm in a little cast and her skin much paler than the rosy red it usually was.
"God, please don't take my angel," he prayed. Then he kissed her forehead and left.
Gage and Sydney got to Headquarters without an incident and even managed to find three places where Reager would lay low before making his next move. Gage called Walker with their findings.
"Good work. Write down the addresses for all of them then get back over here. Sydney can stay with Alex while me; you and Trivette hunt this guy down. Angela's in intensive care so no one can stay right in the room with her."
"Okay. We'll be there in a few minutes."
After settling Sydney with Alex and making sure the guards were in place with a list of people allowed in the rooms, the guys went out to track down Reager.
Their first stop was a bar called The Mud Pit. It looked promising but even with smashing a few bottles over some heads; no one could say they had seen him. Next was an old barn on the property where he grew up. It was clear he had been there recently but wasn't there now. With a few calls the place would be watched for any life for the next few days. The last place was another dead end. They all went back to the hospital.
After the guys left, Sydney called Erika to come over, keep her company, and help her with Alex if needed.
When the young woman arrived, the two chatted until Alex came around. Clearly she was feeling better and after getting a drink asked how Angela was.
"She's got a broken arm, a few broken ribs, a concussion, cuts and bruises and she's still unconscious," Sydney informed her.
"Can I see her?" was the next question.
"I'm not sure that's such a good idea Alex."
"Please Sydney. Wouldn't you want to see your daughter in a situation like this?"
"Ok Alex, you win. I'll ask the nurse if it's possible."
"Thanks Sydney."
The nurse asks Alex's doctor what he thinks and it's okay with him as long as someone goes with her. Originally Sydney was going with her but the guys showed up. The only way Walker would let her go is if he goes in with Alex. They all decide to go see Angela. Walker and Alex go first but not before Alex gets a warning.
"Alex, it looks worse than it really is. I already asked Dr. Ganton and that's what she told me."
"I'll be okay Walker. She's my little girl, I've got to see her."
After a few minutes with her they leave and they all go in two by two. Walker and Alex go in again before leaving to go back to Alex's room.
"Okay Alex, we have to get you back to your room."
"I know I just don't want to leave her," she said as she held Angela's hand. Just then Alex felt a squeeze on her hand. "Walker! She's squeezing my hand!" Alex cried joyfully.
"Nurse!" Walker called out the door alarming the others.
"Walker what's going on?" Trivette asked.
"Angela's squeezing Alex's hand!" With that smiles appeared on everyone's faces and Walker ducked back into the room.
Alex was saying "Is she waking up?"
The nurse said "Maybe. She's responding to your voice and her vitals are starting to improve. Just talk to her, that will help a lot." Then she left the room.
"I love you Angel sweetie. Daddy and I are right here. Please open your eyes for us." The only response was a tighter grip on Alex's hand. "We have to go now but we will be back soon I promise." Angela seemed to understand and let go of Alex's hand. "Night, night sweetie."
Back in the waiting room the Walkers filled everyone in on what had happened and Trivette had some news of his own.
"The rangers watching the barn just saw a car pull into the driveway. I told them to hold back until we get there."
"Okay let's go." Each man kissed his wife and then left to get Reager.
A/N: From now on I will be updating the story at night because school is starting up and there's no way I can do it in the morning. So bare with me, keep reviewing and I'll put up a chapter a day.