The rythmic sound of the heart monitor above Alex Cummings bed, exhaustion, and her overall state of shock had Patricia in a sort of trance. "Maam.... maam.... MAAM."
"Oh, sorry." She stands up and walks over towards the doctor that had been calling her for God knows how long. "What is it doctor?"
"Well, we've got him stabilized and it appears that he will make a full recovery, well... in a manner of speaking anyway. Obviously we could not reattach his legs as there wasn't much left of them. We do have him in an induced coma for now, due to the fact that if he were awake the pain would be excruciating. We will bring him out of it in about 2 weeks. So, I suggest you go home and get some rest, there isn't much you can do for him now anyway."
"Not a chance in hell Dr. Kundhardt. I promised I would stay by his side, and I mean to do just that. No one is waiting for me at home, the company is in good hands, my place is here."
"Suit yourself. Well, if you'll be staying with us a while, I'll get one of the nurses to bring you in some pillows and blankets. The cafeteria is on the 2nd floor about 100 meters from the elevator. The remote for the television is in the left post of the bed. And since you're here, if you see anything out of the ordinary going on with Mr. Cummings hit that red button over there."
"OK, thanks doctor." She turned and went back to her chair. She decided to turn on the television. As soon as that tv came on, there it was:
This is a CNS special news bulletin. The Corsair criminal known as Torres has escaped police custody. Upon transportation to Vierlande Prison in Hamburg, the convoy carrying the codemned prisoner was suddenly attacked by a group of Corsairs flying under the Brotherhood banner. After a short battle the capain of the primary transport had no choice but to surrender. One of the three escorts and the transport itself and their crews have not been seen since but are presumed to have been lost. Memorial services for the fallen officers will be held on Planet New Berlin on Friday.
Emilio Torres is presumed to have rejoined the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood is suspected to be behind the attempted assasination of RepEx Chief Executive Officer Alex Cummings. We will bring you more details on this story as they become available.
In other news, more reports are coming out of Liberty of high ranking officials officially slandering Rhein...."
She turned the tv off and attempted to digest what she just heard. She knew Emilio well enough to know that he held a vendetta stronger than anyone she had ever known. Just thinking back on the stories he used to tell Alex about what he had done to Outcasts he captured brought chills to her spine. She had to speak to Ulrich Wagner at once. RepEx was in serious danger now, and they needed Black Talon more than ever. She began typing on her comm pad:
Quote:FROM: Patricia Craig
TO: Ulrich Wagner
Dear Mr Wagner,
The doctors here seem to think that Alex will survive his wounds. They do have him in an induced coma for the next 2 weeks or so. After that he will probably be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. But he will live.
I dont know if you have seen the news, but apparently the Brotherhood has freed Torres. This is not good news. If I know Emilio like I think I do, he will make it his personal mission to not only kill Alex, but to destroy his company at all costs as well. With or without Alex, we need to get Black Talon up and running ASAP. That is the way he would want it anyway. I know he would be honored to have this task in your capable hands. I have decided to stay here with him until he has recovered, so do not count on me for any organizational tasks. Im sure VP Gentle can provide you with all of the assistance you may need.
I will keep you updated, but it might be a good idea for you to pay Alex a visit, you are one of his closest friends these days, and lets face it, he doesnt have many of those anymore.
Sincerly,
Patricia Craig
P.S. Thank HR, Legal and the Mailroom for the lovely flowers they sent, Im sure they will cheer Alex up when he comes to.
<span style="color:#FF0000"><strike>RETIRED</strike></span>
ON MY WAY OUT OF RETIREMENT
