Spencer’s body shook furiously as she was pulled from the venue and into an awaiting limo. The events that took place only a few minutes ago left her frightened not only for herself but for those that were present.

The thought of those weapons pointed directly at them sent a wave of shivers through her body. Letting a river of fresh tears stain her face, she felt consoling arms wrap themselves around her fragile frame. Holly shook her head in disbelief all the while cradling the blonde.

Kendra remained curled up into Hef’s side, crying hysterically as he and Bridget tended to her. Hugh barely contained his tears, wiping them away continuously. The drive to the mansion would be a quiet one.

As they neared the property, Madison slowly began to regain her composure and finally glanced at each of their faces. Spencer hadn’t moved an inch and stayed put in Holly’s arms.

Bridget kept her gaze leveled to the floor as everyone seemed to be praying silently in hopes that no one was fatally injured. They each knew that someone else had put themselves in danger for them. They saw the panic flash across the crowd as the two gunshots shattered the pleasant atmosphere and replaced it with unforgiving horror.

Spencer closed her eyes and immediately saw the man and woman that had sacrificed themselves. She saw the brunette leap in front of the attacker then fall to the ground in a sickening thud. Then in a flash she remembered the dusky haired man soar from the stage and onto the second aggressor muffling then ceasing the bullet from reaching its intended target.

A violent shiver shook her out of her thoughts. Holly finally let the emotions spill as she felt the young girl begin crying again. Letting the moisture cloud her eyes, she bowed her head and joined in silent prayer.

~*~

“I don’t give a shit! You’re gonna let me get out of this fucking gown and find Ash!” Carter hobbled out of his bed, yanking all of the IVs out of him in the process. A sharp pain in his stomach caused him to stumble back a few steps.

DK rushed forward trying to contain his co-worker and friend. Marlon joined him as both men grabbed either bicep and dragged the semi-sedated man back to his bed. “Calm down Jason! Ok, calm the fuck down!” DK spoke up his voice laced with sympathy.