Kendal and Erica scrambled to their feet as the two men tumbled out into the corridor after the gun. Griffin was stronger but Ricky was more determined and a much dirtier fighter. As they wrestled together, both trying to stop the other from being the first to the fallen revolver neither men had a clear advantage.
Suddenly Ricky reached out a clawed hand ready to gouge at one of Griffin's eyes. Griffin grabbed his wrist but this left him open to a knee in his stomach. Ricky then used his other free hand to punch at Griffin's neck. The doctor was temporarily stunned by the onslaught and Ricky raced for the gun once more. Griffin lauched himself after him causing the escaped murderer to over shoot sending the gun skittering away at a tangent.
Ricky swore loudly and drove his elbow back into Griffin's face. The doctor dodged it and instead grabbed the limb and twisted it behind Ricky's back.
Ricky tried to kick back at him so Griffin adjusted his hold, trying to wrestle Ricky into a head lock but he wriggled like a fish. Griffin aimed a punch at the man's head and on the second hit there was a satisfying crack as his fist impacted Ricky's nose.
Ricky screamed with rage, and drove his own punches into Griffin's stomach and ribs.
Griffin realised this wasn't working, Ricky was too slippery a customer to keep hold of, his only option was to get to the gun.
With a burst of strength Griffin shoved Ricky backwards sending him tumbling over a medical trolley before turning back to dive for the gun.
He fell short by a few inches.
As Griffin scrabbled back to his knees to reach across that last little distance Ricky charged forth and kicked the gun away. His seconds kick was aimed at Griffin's head.
Griffin had no choice but dive at Ricky's knees, knocking him to the ground.
Unnoticed in the brawl the gun skid across the floor, impacted the wall and spun off at a right angle. It settled by the feet of Erica Kane…
…
Erica didn't waste a second in picking up the gun.
"That's enough!" she shouted.
The men were too busy fighting to hear her.
She fired a warning shot above Ricky's head.
"I said, that's enough!"
The sight of Erica with the gun gave Ricky pause and he let go of Griffin and stood up slowly. Griffin got up a little slower, nursing his sore ribs, and stepped back beside Kendal.
"Now don't move." commanded Erica, her eyes narrowed.
"Are you going to shoot me, Erica?" Ricky asked. Despite the blood pouring from his damaged nose he was grinning at her.
"You really don't want to try me!" said Erica firmly. "Not after everything you have done."
Ricky was still grinning but he slowly raised his hands in surrender.
Erica frowned something wasn't right. Ricky must have done something or planned something or he wouldn't be looking so pleased with himself!
But what..?
"Griffin," Erica asked nervously, "Could you go and check on Bianca?"
…
Never had to write a fight before – I hope it read okay!
