Taking the Fall

Bullets fly all around them as Joe and Carlos lay huddled on the floor."Take cover, men!" Joe repeats, Shielding Carlo's body with his own.

The team drops to the ground. A slew of bullets continues to whiz above their heads.

"Shots fired, shots fired, be advised shooter's location is unknown. Shooter's location is unknown," Jerry yells into his radio.

A horrifying thought runs through Joe's head. Reaching for his radio, he yells, "Jameson, Lewinski, can you read me?"

"We read you loud and clear."

Relieved to hear their voices, Joe continues. "Can you tell where the shots are coming from?"

There's a bunch of static. Then the line goes dead." Fear getting the best of him, the captain tries again. "Jameson,

Lewinski?" His radio remains still. "Jameson, Lewinski, answer me, damn it."

"It seems to be coming from the rooftop across the street."

"Shooter located at 744 Oak," Jerry advises dispatch.

"Backup is on the way," A voice responds.