Life in danger

Cole shot Michael in the head !

He shouldn't have, but I am glad he did !

His chapter is closed now...

But Ash...

She got shot in stomach !

I just only can hope it didn't damaged her vitals in there !

Cole was acting lost.

He carried her to the car and he wasn't even ready to let the staff get her on the stretcher and in the OT !

They had to literally snatch her away from his arms !

He was saying that, he wants to be with her because he don't trust the staff, they too might hurt her !

When I slapped him then, he got his senses back. He hugged me and started crying.

Everyone was crying.

We love her so much that, even the thought of loosing her, gets us do anything we won't otherwise; even if it costs our lives !

But when it comes to Ash, we are ready to give up anything and keep her safe and to us !

What is this girl ?

She has such a large effect on our lives as well as our behaviour.

Cole loves us, he have spent many sleepless nights for us being by our bed side when, we were sick.

Many times the situation were too critical, but he didn't let his worry creep his face.

But the Cole I saw today...

He was literally out of his senses !

The Cole who haven't shaded a single tear when, he was getting a bullet removed without anesthesia was crying out loud like a baby today !

I've never seen him loosing himself like this ever ! He have truly fallen head over heels for her.

He isn't in his senses and I too can't stop my tears rolling off my eyes...

But I can't let this thing surround my brain and make it stop working !

I need to keep in mind that, a COP just shot a CIVILIAN in HEAD !

And the hospital staff is gonna call the Cops here. I must inform...

" Jules, stay here with Cole.

He isn't himself and needs someone to hold him and calm him down.

I'll be right back. "

I said.

" Where are you going ?

I too need someone, Derek.

My heart is sinking seeing her like this... "

Jules said crying.

He held my hand loosing himself.

" Jules !

Lauren, bro please take care of these two. "

He is my last hope now.

" Where are you up to ? "

Lauren asked sniffing.

He was crying too, but he was as composed as I was.

Thank god !

If he too wasn't able to compose himself...

Better I don't imagine the situation !

" We need to save a cop here ! "

I said.

" I get it.

Go ahead. "

Lauren said patting my shoulder.

That's why I love him so much, he just understands what I want and need to do, without any drama or unnecessary questions !

" Hello ?

Yeah, Derek here...

Yes...

I am glad you remembered me, Paula !

Um...

Yeah kinda...

Please can you help me out here...

Please for our one night stand's sake !

Yeah...

I'd do anything you want me to...

Hm ?...

Yes ofcourse...

Ok...

See ya... "

Phew !

I am glad I screwd a Russian Chief Officer long ago !

She is ready to help me out in this situation.

She would be here and she'd handle the case.

And what if she, couldn't ?...

No no no I can't just leave everything in her hands !

" Hey Evan, Derek here.

Um...

We got a situation here... "

I told him everything in detail.

" What ?

He is a Cop right ?

How could he shoot someone in head ? "

Evan screamed his lungs out.

I had to take the mobile away from my ear !

" He did it to save an innocent person, Evan !

And the culprit had attacked her many times earlier too !

I wouldn't have bothered you bro, but we aren't in Greenland !

And that's why I want the best cop in Russia to help the best Detective in Greenland !

Please bro, don't turn me down !

I really need your help... "

I said pleading him.

" You don't have to beg for it, Derek.

You've helped me uncountable times and if, I couldn't do this much for you then, why should I call myself your friend ?

I'll get him away !

Just ask him to keep his badge away and keep his mouth shut about being a cop ! "

Evan said.

" Um...

Ok.

Please come here as soon as possible ! "

I said.

" Mr. Detective, let me help you... "

Pavel came from behind and kept his hand on my shoulder.

" How could you help me ?

I mean...

I am sorry for what happened at your place... You'll have to face... "

I couldn't gathere the right words.

" Don't say sorry mister !

So what she isn't my own child, but she is my step child and probably my only child !

Let me do something for her ! "

Pavel said sincerely.

" But...

How could you help ?

I mean... "

I asked confused.

" I'll take the blame for shooting that guy for holding my child hostage and threatening her to kill at gun point.

Your friend is a Cop and we know, a Cop isn't allowed to shot anyone elsewhere than leg; unless it's an encounter !

I am a civilian !

I can do stupidity out of panick and fear and rage against the bastard trying to kill my child !

And moreover, you guys aren't even in your own country !

If you were in Greenland, the situation would be different but... "

Pavel said.

I was stunned by his words !

I mean, who is he ?

He doesn't know Ash personally and moreover he doesn't even know...

" But why would you do that ?

I mean, you don't even know Ash and let it aside you might do this for your WIFE; but you don't know who WE are ?

You don't even know what is our name ?

And still you want to take the blame ?

Why would you do that ? "

I asked.

" For strast !

I mean... For love.

I am an orphan.

I don't know who my parents were and how they looked.

I was raised in a very dirty and bad environment... And then Arina...

Rachel came in my life and she showed me what life could be if, you have someone who truly loves you.

And you guys...

I don't know exactly what kind of relationship you guys share with Ashley, but I can definitely say that, all of you guys love her more than your lives !

And I don't want anyone of you to be separated from her.

You guys are too young, you have a whole life ahead and I have lived a long and happy life.

He doesn't deserves it !

So, please let me help you guys. "

Pavel said grabbing my hand in his.

Stunned !

Nothing else I can say anymore, I am stunned by his words.

He doesn't know Ash, he doesn't know us and yet is ready to sacrifice his life for our sake !

He very well knows the punishment for such kind of crime isn't very pleasant !

I mean, he doesn't know I already had asked my friends to help Cole out.

If my friends and Cole agree to this; I am definitely gonna save Pavel's ass !

Evan and Paula came.

I felt so relieved to see them.

I was trying so hard not to be vulnerable infront of them...

But I was too tired of it !

Cole had already gave up, Jules wasn't in any condition to ask anything from him and the moment the Doctors said she was critical; Lauren too left my club !

Rachel too was crying non-stop, Pavel was busy soothing her...

I was standing alone in the corridor.

Trying to think about how to save my brother !

I tried hard not to concentrate on, my love was in critical condition and focus on...

But I am a human too, I can't just switch my emotions within a snap of fingers !

" You ok, bro ? "

Evan asked putting his hand on shoulder.

" Um...

Yes...

I think so..."

I couldn't even talk properly as the emotions were crowding in my chest and were making it too hard to even breath.

" Hey, come here dear ! "

Paula hugged me and I lost it then.

I hugged her tight and started crying.

She caressed my back and tried to calm me down.

" What's wrong ?

Don't worry baby, I won't let anything happen to your friend.

He'll be alright. "

Paula said trying to calm me down thinking I was crying for I thought Cole couldn't be saved !

" No, no miss !

He isn't crying for that.

The reason is different.

Tell me Derek, what's wrong ? "

Evan asked.

" My...

My...

She is very critical guys...

Doctors said, if she won't...

She would... "

I couldn't get the words out of my mouth.

" What ?

What and whom are you talking about, I didn't got it ! "

Paula said confused.

" The girl...

For whom my friend...

Sho...

Shot him... "

I finally said.

" Oh my fucking god !

You are in LOVE, Mr. Detective ! "

Evan said.

" What ?

Love ?

You love her ?

But you denied my proposal by saying you don't believe in love and stupid things.

And you... "

Paula pushed me out of her embrace and almost yelled at me.

" Women, I tell you ! "

Evan said sarcastically.

" Excuse me ? "

Paula said offended.

" I know bro, it's not the right time now...

But congrats !

And don't worry boy, she'll be alright.

I'll pray for her safety.

Don't cry like a baby, now come on.

We've got a lot of work to do, right ?

So, wipe your tears and let's get to work.

Now, tell me... "

Evan said getting on the point.

" No...

First you tell me !

How dare you... "

Paula said sticking to the useless point at this serious situation.

" Paula...

Can we please discuss this later ?

I just can't...

Please ? "

I said crying.

She glared at me and sighed in irritation.

But she reached out and wiped my tears off my cheeks with her thumbs.

" I am sorry...

I was just...

Stop crying now.

She'll be alright.

I'll pray for her speedy recovery too.

And now, tell me the whole story from the start and who is the guy who shot him ? "

Paula asked.

" Well, we have another situation here... "

I said.

" Now what ? "

Evan asked.

" He is Pavel Petrov, her...

Um.. "

I wasn't sure how to address him.

" Her Step Dad ! "

Pavel said.

I called Cole, Jules and Lauren over and told them what Pavel said to me.

Cole, ofcourse as I thought, denied to let someone innocent suffer for what he did !

But after Evan and Paula along with Pavel convinced him, he finally agreed for Ash's sake. And I know what look Evan and Paula gave me.

Evan and Paula came with me and Pavel to his place.

They surveyed the place and we decided what to do.

Pavel have a licensed gun and luckily the bullets he had, matched with Cole's bullet !

We hit Michael's body with some punches and kicks and showered Pavel with some too; poor guy !

We had Pavel's gun fire a bullet and the situation was decided !

' Michael had attacked Ash earlier many times in Greenland for her property.

She ran from him and came to her Mom so that, Michael won't find her.

But he followed us and came here.

We tried to talk out with him but he wasn't ready to listen anything at all.

And when Pavel asked him to leave, he started hitting Pavel.

When Pavel hit him back and Michael couldn't defend himself, he pulled out his gun and had Ash hostage !

Everyone panicked.

He even hit Ash with the other end of his gun and pointed at Pavel to shoot him if, he tried to get closer to him.

Pavel got panicked and scared for his daughter's life who was hostage in Michael's grasp.

Michael could have shot either Ash or Pavel.

Pavel lost his mind in the deadly situation and shot Michael before her could shoot Ash out of self defence !

When Pavel shot, he was afraid of getting his daughter shot instead of Michael and so, he went for the head instead of his leg or any other part of his body, as Michael was much taller than Ash, he had a clear aim without getting Ash in way !

Pavel and Michael shot at the same time but, Pavel shot a few milliseconds earlier and that had Michael's aim moved from Ashley's head to her stomach, with the impact of his bullet ! '

Very interesting and believable story !

And if anything happens, Evan and Paula would handle it.

We went back to hospital and Jules and Cole were still crying and Lauren was no where to be found !

" He went to get her medicine.

Doctors said, she needs another dose.

And... "

Cole said crying.

" Where's the doctor ?

I want to talk to him."

I said.

I went to the cabin and Evan and Paula came with me.

" What's the situation, doc ?

Tell me clearly. "

I asked.

" Mr. ... "

Doctor asked my name.

" Derek Cooper. "

I told him.

" Mr. Cooper, your patient got shot between her liver and large intestine.

The bullet was stuck there deep inside.

Thank god she didn't got shot a few millimetres higher, otherwise she might have got her liver injured badly.

But she already lost a lot of blood and to take out the bullet, we had to make the incision deep and it had her more blood loss than we expected !

Mr. Cooper your patient is in critical condition.

Her wound isn't an issue at this moment but the blood loss is !

We need as much as blood we can.

She must open her eyes by tomorrow morning and if, she won't gain her consciousness by then...

I am afraid she might go into coma and when she'd regain her consciousness...

Will be a mistery then.

So the best option is, not letting her go in coma ! "

Doctor said.

" I am so sorry !

I am not in a condition to get anything inside my brain right now...

So I won't lie to you but...

I didn't got a word you said !

I don't care what you need to do, just get her back...

I beg you Doc, please !

If you want my blood take it.

Take it all, just... "

I said loosing my mind.

" Calm down, Mr. Cooper.

I can understand what you are feeling right now. If you are willing to give your blood to your wife, we'll need to test your blood and see if it matches with her.

And if it does, we'll definitely give her your blood.

I can see, how much you love your wife !

Trust me, I am a medical related person but I've witnessed many inhuman miracles here.

I am sure your love will keep her safe.

If you don't mind, come with me for the blood test. "

Doctor said.

' My wife '...

It sounds so nice and good to my ears.

Yes, I'd definitely love to make her my wife !

I went with him and Bingo !

Not only our blood groups match, but it's completely and safely compatible with her blood.

Cole, Jules and Lauren had their blood tested, but their blood group doesn't match with her then, other tests would be a waste !

I don't know why, but I am feeling oddly satisfied with this news !

She can get only MY blood in her body !

Paula was still mad at me, but Evan was successful to impress her with his charms and she was busy observing him over me.

Great !

I didn't had to spend a night with her for helping me out and they'd be great together !

They have same work field but they didn't know eachothers, but I think they'd be together from now on !