Chapter 1: The Signal

Chapter 1: The Signal
Sarah Chen didn't raise her voice.
She simply looked at her partner and said four words.
"Request law enforcement. Now."
Her partner immediately reached for the radio.
"Dispatch, this is Medic Twelve. We need police response to a suspected assault with critical injuries."
The backyard went silent again.
Tyler forced a nervous laugh.
"That's ridiculous."
Sarah never looked at him.
She continued stabilizing Bridget's neck.
"Ma'am, don't try to move."
Bridget whispered, "I can't."
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Sarah's eyes narrowed.
"I know."