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Consciousness returned in pieces, until finally a female face came into focus. One I didn’t recognize.
“Who are you?”
“So, you’re back with us, are you?”
No, my brain said. My mouth didn’t echo it. Memory returned the way consciousness had, in bits and pieces.
“I got shot.”
“Yep. And you’re suffering from shock. I’ve got you hooked up to an IV and you should start feeling better soon.”
“How is she?” I heard Kel ask.
“Why don’t you ask her, she’s awake.”
She disappeared and Kel took her place. It was a big improvement. I waved my hand around until he grabbed it.
“How do you feel?”
“You should know,” I said.
He grinned.
“You both need to take it easy,” put in the EMT. “We’ll be transporting you to the hospital soon.”
“No!” I tried to sit up. Kel and a lack of coordination st
