~ Flashback ~
Police: We're in pursuit of the suspect, he's in an orange camero. * He says on his walkie *
Calum: Honey, we're home.
Delilah: Today, was so much fun.
Sapphire: It was, wasn't it Ramona?
Ramona: Yes, it was.
Delilah: It was so nice to spend time with my family, we should do this again sometime.
Calum: We should.
Sapphire: I agree.
Ramona: Me too.
Police: The suspects on foot, I repeat the suspects on foot. He is armed and dangerous, send back up. * he says of his walkie *
Bang! Bang! * The shots ring out *
Calum: Girls get down!
Bang! Bang! * more shots are fired *
Police: Shots fired! Shots fired at the police! We need back up now! * he says on his walkie *
Bang! Bang! * more shots fired *
Sapphire: What's happening?
Calum: I don't know.
Ramona: Mommy, Daddy. I'm scared.
Calum: I know sweetie.
Bang! Bang! * more shots are fired, hitting Delilah in the abdomen and torso *
Police: Where is back up, we are under heavy fire. * he says on his walkie *
HQ: Back up is 2 minutes out. * she says back to the police on their walkie *
Delilah: Ah.
Calum: Delilah!
Sapphire: Mom!
Bang! Bang! * more shots ring out *
Calum: Sapphire, Call 988!
Sapphire: Okay, dad.
Ramona: Mommy!
Sapphire: I need an ambulance right now, my mom's been shot!
Operator: Is she breathing?
Sapphire: I don't know.
Operator: Calm down sweetie.
Sapphire: I'm really scared.
Ramona: Mommy!
Operator: Sweetheart, I need your address.
Sapphire: Okay.
Operator: What's your address?
Sapphire: 1801 Cherry Blossom Rd., San Fransisco, CA 48229.
Operator: The ambulance is on their way.
Sapphire: Thank you, please hurry.
Calum: Stay with me baby, stay with me; the ambulance is on their way, stay with me.
Ramona: Mommy, please don't die. I love you too much.
* Delilah gasps for air *
Sapphire: Mom, please don't leave us. * she says with tears forming in her eyes *
Calum: Come on sweetie, keep breathing; please keep breathing. Please babe, I love you.
*Delilah continues to gasp *
Sapphire: Don't die mom, please don't die. I love you.
EMS: Did anybody call for an ambulance?
Sapphire: Yes, I did.
Calum: Over here! Come on sweetie breathe, the ambulance is here.
EMS: She still has a pulse but it's shallow, we need to get her to the hospital quick.
Calum: Can I go with her?
EMS: Yes.
Calum: Sapphire, here's the keys to my car; follow the ambulance.
Sapphire: Okay, Dad.
EMS: We have a gunshot victim with two gun shot wounds, one to her torso and one to her abdomen. * he reports on the walkie *
~ Skip the ambulance ride and the drive to the hospital ~
EMS: We have a gunshot victim.
Dr. Adams: Take her to trauma 2.
EMS: Okay.
* the doctors and nurses rush Delilah to trauma room 2 *
Calum: Hang on sweetie, hang on. * he says stopping midway down the hall *
Ramona: I hope mommy is okay.
Calum: Me too sweetie.
Sapphire: I don't want to lose her.
Calum: Neither do I.
~ 45 Minutes later ~
Nurse: Hood.
They all stand up and brace themselves for the news.
Doctor Adams: I'm so sorry, she didn't make it.
Calum: No, that can't be right.
Ramona: You're lying.
Sapphire: That's a lie.
Dr. Adams: I'm sorry, we did everything we could.
Calum: No, Delilah.
Sapphire: I can't believe mom is gone.
Ramona: Mommy, No.
Calum: Shh, I'm right here. * he says hugging both of his daughters and crying *
~ End of flashback ~
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Take My Hand: C.H. Single Father Story
FanfictionAfter going through a tragedy of losing his wife Delilah in a crossfire, he must take care of his two daughters and make ends meet. Daughters and ages: Sapphire Age: 30 Years Old Ramona Age: 23 Years Old
