Rescuing you
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. The rights to those characters and the show belong to the creators not me. This is just a story for fun.
Chapter 13
Beacon Hill
Sully walked in the direction of Beacon Hill, towards Michaela's home. He received a note late this afternoon inviting him to dinner. The street was quite and the air crisp all in all a prefect night for a walk. Although he kept getting the sense he was being followed but every time he turned around there was no one there.
He keenly listened to any noise to alert him to danger. Even though this was supposed to be the wealthier end of the city the opportunity to be mugged was evident.
As Sully approached a turn in the road he saw a movement in the shadow. Before he knew it he was knocked to the ground by two men. Both men began beating him. Sully tried to fight them off but these men were professionals. They knew where to hit and hit hard. They kicked his ribs and stomach while he was knocked to the ground.
One of the men leaned down and riffled through Sully's jacket pocket. "What you doing?" The other thug asked of his partner.
"I'm taking a little tip," He snarled.
"But we was only supposed to rough him up and then give 'im a warning," the other man said.
"Well get on and give him his warning then stead of whining to me about it. You'd be happy later when I get you a beer,"
Shaking his head at his partner he lifted Sully off the ground. "Our employer asked we give you a little message...go back to Colorado and stay away from Dr Quinn," Then the thug threw Sully back to the cold ground.
"Come on let's get to the pub," the two men soon departed.
Sully rolled onto his side and coughed. He felt warm blood trickle down his lip. His body ached, he lay there trying to control the pain.
The Quinn Residence
Michaela paced in the foyer of her home. Where could he be? It was 8pm. The note she sent to him said 7pm sharp.
"Michaela where is your guest? My salmon mousse is slipping," Elizabeth frowned as she stood in the doorway of the dining room.
"I'm sorry mother he must have been detained...," Michaela glanced at the grandfather clock in the hallway worrying about Sully.
"So this guest, it's a he is it?" Elizabeth wasn't told who would be joining them only that they would have a guest and Elizabeth didn't appreciate not being told. She knew Josef knew and it was making her more frustrated.
"Yes it is a he mother," Michaela sighed. "Maybe we should start dinner?"
Just as Elizabeth was about to agree there was a knock at the door. Harrison opened the door to reveal Sully slumped over the shoulder of a police officer.
"Sully!" Michaela ran to him touching his face. He seemed not to respond.
Josef heard the commotion and left the warmth of the study. "Michaela? What's going on?"
"I found him on the street. He's been beaten badly...the only words I got out of him were 'Dr Quinn'" the policeman said.
"Bring him in. Take him into my office," Josef led the way. Michaela and Elizabeth followed closely behind.
With Sully situated on the makeshift examining table. "Oh Sully..." Michaela stroked Sully's cheek.
"Mmm...Michaela," Sully tried to speak.
"Ssh it's ok. You're safe. I'm going to take care of you," She brushed back a lock of hair from his forehead.