299 Days: The Stronghold (32 page)

The crime victims drew a quick map of the tweaker house. The group decided which way the tweakers would probably try to escape. They tried to find out how many were in there. Were there any kids? People had seen some there, but it was hard to say. People came and went to that place.

When the plan was laid out, Rich said, “OK, a quick plan is better than no plan. Everyone ready?” The Team nodded.

They had never actually done this. No one had actually ever shot back at them. They’d been ready to shoot people like at the stopped car during the bug out to Pierce Point and when they went up to Gideon’s truck outside the gate. But they never had.

It was weird. They weren’t scared. They were excited to finally do what they’d trained for. They were just going to do a job. Well, actually they were a little scared. But none of them could imagine saying, “I’m sitting this one out.”

Grant looked over at Lisa. She had been listening to the planning. She once again mouthed “Don’t go” to Grant. She wasn’t pissed now. She was scared. She was terrified he would get killed. Grant grabbed his gear and walked by her to get into the truck. He had a job to do.

- End Book 4 -