Trapped by Kajakat "Keep talkin to me partner." . Gritting his teeth, "it's hard. I'm in pain." "I understand. We'll get you outta here soon. I just don't want ya to lose consciousness." "I know the drill. It's just tough," pausing and took a deep breath. "What are they saying topside?" "They're getting the big equipment in. Listen, Rampart wants me to start an IV on you. Okay?" "Yeah, sure. I'm not goin' anywhere." He grimaced when the IV was inserted. "Ow. After all these years, you'd think you could do that without hurtin." "Same could be said of you." "Ha ha - very funny." "They wanna know how you're doin." "Just peachy. When was the last time their leg was pinned under debris. Tell me?!" "You want me to ask Rampart for morphine?" "Yeah, that's the ticket. Don't know how much longer I can take this." "Hang in there. It won't be much longer. You should feel better when the morphine takes effect." "Did everyone get out okay?" "Yeah. You're the only casualty," he said with a laugh. "Just my dumb luck." "Don't let Chet hear you say that." The injured man relaxed. It was either the morphine or the suffering, but thankfully, he lost consciousness and couldn't feel any more pain. |