“Van looked up and smiled. “He’s gonna be all right, Matt. The bullet ricocheted off a rock and hit Sam in the side. He’s got some busted ribs, but he ain’t shot.” Before Matt could respond, a volley of shots split the night. “That’s number three,” George the bartender’s voice came through clear. “God,” another man spoke. “We all must have hit him. He’s shot to pieces.” “I’m afraid I’m going to be incapacitated for a time,” Sam pushed the words through clenched teeth. “I knew when I struck that ...match I was making a terrible mistake.” “Shut up,” Matt told him. “And hold still.” As gently as he could, Matt’s fingers moved up to his brother’s side. “At least two ribs cracked, maybe three.” “Feels like all of them,” Sam groused. “Wait ’til we try to move you,” Matt said. “Then you’ll really know it.” “You’re such a comfort to me. Go see if you recognize any of the dead.” The dead were dragged and carried to the porch of the hotel, and there, under the eyes of travelers, Matt looked at them.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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