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Another groan, clearly the sound of someone in pain, took the decision out of his hands Cautiously, he rew accustomed to the darkness, he was able toon the floor

Dropping to his knees, Rylan withdrew his cell phone froht Its beauard uniforuy raised an arht

“Where are you hurt?” Rylan tried to reuard’s name was Swanick? Swinson? Swanson That was it David Swanson

“Hitposition “Low-life pushed me as he ran past”

“Take it easy” Rylan hooked an arm under his shoulders and eased hiainst the wall “I’ll call 911”

“No” The other man raised a hand and felt the back of his head “The skin isn’t broken There’s hardly even a lump”

Rylan wasn’t convinced “You can’t be too careful with a head injury”

“I know the drill” David gave a shaky laugh “If I get any severe headaches, blurred vision or dizziness, I’ll see a doctor”

“What happened?” Rylan asked “Have you been on duty all night?” If so, David had been slacking Rylan hadn’t seen hi the area

David winced as he shook his head “I start work at seven Even though the sun doesn’t come up until about six forty-five at this time of year, I always follow the saurt Hut” He jerked a thumb in the direction of the Dia lot before I go into the gallery and sign in”

Rylan frowned At this tiht to do his first patrol He was certain he’d have observed any signs of light or movement “I was in my vehicle, but I didn’t see you”