“I need to report a shooting,” I said.“Please hold.” I heard a beep or two and another female voice came on.“Sheriff’s Department dispatch... what is your emergency?”“I need to report a shooting,” I said again.“What is your location?” she asked.“I’m in the parking lot of the Uno Grill on North Wickham, just east of the Interstate.” I could hear rapid typing in the background.“Is anyone injured?”“Oh, yeah. I’m pretty sure the mugger’s dead.” More typing.“I have deputies and paramedics on the way.. "Who are you going to be rooting for?" No one," she muttered, withdrawing into her shell. Simon saw her chew on her bottom lip, fighting the tears that filled her eyes. "I'll just pack and write a few letters."Knowing that there would be a big party on base for the race Simon invited Madeline, but she continued to refuse. Finally, at a loss for words, Simon was grateful when Madeline's name was called and she said farewell.Arabella tapped him on the arm and dragged him from his daydream. "This. " Well Lara, it's been my pleasure to help a pretty young girl like you." Do you really think I'm pretty?" You're the prettiest girl I've ever seen Lara."Lara blushed and asked, "Do you really think so?" Absolutely. And if I weren't such a gentleman I might even try to kiss you."Lara looked down at her lap and softly said, "I don't think I'd mind that."Willis smiled in excitement and he placed his hand under Lara's chin and gently lifted her head up until their eyes met. He smiled at her and. .. I think I need someone tonight...”She leaned her head on Maza’s shoulder, her friend resting an arm around her. Jaeger wanted to tell her that everything was going to be alright, that they were going to prevail against the Bugs, but there was nothing that he could say to her that he hadn’t said already.“Let’s get one more round,” Maza said, whistling for the waiter.Due to the exemplary transit system, it didn’t take the nurse more than fifteen minutes to arrive, and Jaeger saw him descend.