Chapter 40

“Call them,” Zeke repeats.

Brenton calls the police and tells them what’s going on. Zeke holds the kitchen knife to Jerry’s throat, his hand shaking slightly, but Brenton kneels beside him. They don’t speak till the police come, and they take over, taking the knife, putting Jerry into cuffs and taking him away.

They’ve brought an ambulance as well, and Zeke’s stripped to his underwear to remove the knives and stitch up the cuts he’s received. Brenton’s head wound is examined as well, and they decide to take him to the hospital to rule out a concussion.

“Can I come with him?” Zeke asks.

“If he wants you, yes.” One of the paramedics looks to Brenton, who nods, so Zeke takes a seat. Zeke takes Brenton’s hand as they start driving to the hospital.

“I can’t believe you came to rescue me,” Brenton says softly.