The force of it hits hime like a bolt of lightning and he falls back, crying out in pain. And then he's gone.
And in the OR, the final shock comes and his body gasps and there's a rhythm again from his heart. The Sheriff leans against the glass in relief as they work to stabilize him, and absently someone wipes away the tiny tendril of blood from his ear.
Two hours later Stiles is still unconscious but the surgery is done and John comes back out to the lobby, rubbing at his face. But he finally has news, and he looked over the group.
"He's stable, but unconscious still. He lost a lot of blood so it was close for a moment, but they got the bullet out and repaired the damage. Half an inch higher and..." He pursed his lips. "They're optimistic now."
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And in the OR, the final shock comes and his body gasps and there's a rhythm again from his heart. The Sheriff leans against the glass in relief as they work to stabilize him, and absently someone wipes away the tiny tendril of blood from his ear.
Two hours later Stiles is still unconscious but the surgery is done and John comes back out to the lobby, rubbing at his face. But he finally has news, and he looked over the group.
"He's stable, but unconscious still. He lost a lot of blood so it was close for a moment, but they got the bullet out and repaired the damage. Half an inch higher and..." He pursed his lips. "They're optimistic now."