Chapter 22 (revised 07/22/2023)
Beth went to the hospital with all the wanted posters to show Theron. He looked at them. "Person of interest five, you say ginger. I thought that was something you ate. He does look like the guy with very dark red hair who has a busted leg that was in an xray with me.
I know there was a red-headed guy. The guy beside him had no hair. But I did not see their faces at the bombsight. That last guy with the scar is the guy I saw at the hospital when I was on the X-ray. He was wearing a long sleeve shirt, so he did not notice a tattoo. He was waiting for his friend, who was getting the X-ray. He came up and talked to me while I waited for another X-ray. He acted very lovelily even if the marks looked scary. I asked him if my scars would look as relaxed as he did. He replied I am sure they will look more casual. He then ruffled my hair, and his friend came out, being pushed in a wheelchair by the bald guy. However, the bald guy at the hospital had a beard. I waved goodbye, and then it was my turn. Honestly, their faces did not look familiar to me."
Beth looked at the guards, "where were you during this time?"
"We were with him, but these guys had no rouge or wolf smell. We thought them human."
"Let one of you go with me to view the hospital security camera." She turned to Theron, "You are doing an awesome job remembering I will return to see you soon. The other stay outside his room for a visible presence. They might have recognized him and let him go when Theron did not recognize them."
Theron smiled, "Doctor said if my test comes back looking good, I can be released. I will be cared for by my pack doctor in a few days.
She hugged him and then asked security about the security camera footage. Beth was able to sketch the other two guys for the wanted post and send it to Zeus. He quickly sent back an up-to-date wanted poster."
Beth went to the hospital administrator, Jorge Roush. "Sir, we need to find out the address of this man." She showed him a photo. "He was seen here as a patient. He was given an X-ray for a broken leg."
Jorge replied, "Sorry, but even suspected criminals have the right to privacy. We cannot share information without a supernatural council subpoena. Come back when you have it."
Beth stood there looking at Jorge. She knew Uncle Goliath and Aunt Tianna were busy with other SNAP business. She smiled and pulled out her phone, and dialed someone, "Hi, grandma." Paused. "Yes, I love having a mate." Pause. "Yes, when this is over, we will plan a formal induction ceremony, but we have to figure out logistics first, but that's not why I am calling." Pause. "Grammy, are you with the council?" Pause. "Good, I am at the hospital." Pause. "Grams, we are all ok. I was here talking to Theron. He saw one of our people of interest here." Pause.
"Yes, he is ok. Now Grams, can you please stop interrupting me? I am at the hospital administrator Jorge Roush's office. Theron saw our one person with two other unknown people. One of them had a broken leg that needed X-rays. We found the two guys on the security cameras. We came to Mr. Roush's office to get this patient's information. He said we need to get a subpoena from the Supernatural Council." Pause. "Yes, that is what he said." Pause. "Ok, I will be waiting at the hospital for it. I will be up with Theron. Bye Grammy. Love you." Pause, and then she disconnected.
Jorge smiled, "I will be waiting for one of the fairies to pop in with it. I will bring the information personally to you."
Beth looked at him, "Now you smile while a few minutes ago you were looking stern."
Jorge replied, "I know who you are and your connections. I, too, want your parent's killers caught. We have worked closely with the counseling center over the years. But we are governed by laws. I know Alpha Samson has security on his brother-in-law. Do we need to beef up security for him since one of the guys was spotted here?"
Beth replied, "he is hopefully being discharged soon. If Alpha Samson feels it necessary, I will have him arrange it with you. You can discuss that with him."
Jorge replied, "I am sure you are tired of hearing this, but I am sorry for your loss. When they arrive with the subpoena, I will bring the paper to you."
"Thank you." Beth went up to Theron's room.
She showed Theron the updated posters. "Yes, that looks right. Want to play a video game? We can take turns since I only have one controller."
"Sure, but I will tell you I am pretty good." They had been playing for about two hours when Jorge walked in.
"Hello, Theron. I am Jorge Roush, a hospital administrator. Heard you will be leaving our facility soon."
"Yes, if my labs all return ok, I will be. Now as an administrator, does that mean you're in charge?"
"I am in charge of certain things."
"Does that mean you can arrange for things like ice cream socials? Cause some of the patients on this floor have been here for a long time and get lonely since their parents work. Maybe arrange on Fridays to have special events that can make them happy. Hospital stays can be depressing."
"We have a board meeting next week. When you are discharged, fill out the How was your stay part? Those forms come to me. I will present it to the board. I am not sure they would approve a weekly event but maybe twice a month. But why do you say Friday and not any other day?"
"Many parents come on Fridays and stay here until Sunday. They could come and have a celebration and not just stay in the room being bored."
"How about I give you my business card? You send me an email with all your ideas. Then I will present it to the board." He hands him a card. He turns to Beth, "I want you to meet me in my office. I noticed something and want to bring it to your attention."
"Ok," she looks at Theron, "duty calls. You know how to reach me if anything comes up."
"Ok. Hope to see you again." Then he started playing again.
When they left the room, Jorge's face turned serious. He looked at the security detail Warrior Travis and Warrior Jamison standing outside the door, "Do not leave his side. Your alpha is already coming here with the pack doctor to discharge him. He said to tell you Uncle Gregory is coming."
They looked at Jorge. Travis asked, "Who is coming?"
"Alpha Samson said to tell you Uncle Gregory is coming."
"Shit. He is a mean bastard. I hate when he comes. We better make sure Theron is ready." They turned and went into Theron's room.
Beth followed him to his office. As soon as the door closed, she looked at him, "What the hell is going on?"
"When I pulled up the record, I contacted Alpha Samson because I realized the one person was admitted as a patient. Read the paper." He hands her the patient's information. "He right now is a patient getting Ex-Z treatment. Alpha Samson told me to tell the security detail that Uncle Gregory is coming."
"That is some code for heightened security. Now what is Ex-Z treatment?"
"Dr. Johnston did surgery to remove the silver in his leg, but there were several splinters. The Ex-Z machine is placed over his leg and helps pull pieces of silver to the surface. They are plucked out with tweezers. Even small pieces can slow down healing. Though the larger pieces that were removed should make him be able to shift."
"I better call Connor. He is SNAP1 Pack Enforcer, and we can legally hold him for questioning. Can you get two nurse uniforms? One for males and one for females. Plus, get a form that looks like an X-ray request? Also, a blank leaving hospital without the doctor's consent. Plus, arrange for us to use an ambulance."
"I can do that."
Beth calls Connor. "Hi, Connor. This is Beth. I need you, Phoebe, and Ben to come to the hospital. Bring some silver handcuffs. Bring my mate with you also. He will need a heavy sedative." Pause. "I will explain once you are here. Just meet me in Administrator Jorge Roush's office." She hangs up. She looks at Jorge, "They should be here within half an hour. Normally would say an hour, but with silver handcuffs being mentioned, it will be faster."
Samson arrived at the administrator's office also. "What the bell is going on exactly? My mate was furious I refused to let her come. The pack doctor is arranging for Theron's discharge and all his test results to be sent to his office. How much danger is the pack in?"
"Calm down, Alpha Samson. I might be delta rank, but I do have my mom's Alpha power in me too. As soon as I realized the man in the wheelchair was a patient here, I contacted Enforcer Connor. He is the only one with the authority to arrest him.
At the door, a voice says, "Who am I arresting?" Then the others all came in.
Beth replied, "Just before you were called, we realized that two unknowns were seen at the hospital with a person of interest, nine: Scar. One of the unknowns had a run-in with hunters, according to the hospital admission form. He was seen by Theron when he was down there for X-rays. This unknown is a patient here.
She handed the subpoena and hospital form to Connor. "The patient admitted was Detrick Adders for a broken leg and silver in his leg. They did set the leg and surgically removed larger pieces of silver. He currently is being treated with EX-Z to get splinters of silver removed." She grabs two uniforms and hands them to Phoebe and Ben. "Go into the restroom and put these uniforms on." She turned toward Jorge, "Give me that form I asked you to get." He handed her the form. She looked at her mate, "Fill this out requesting some test for silver that will need a sedative. Also, please fill out this form, which will be tricked into signing, stating he discharged himself against the doctor's advice. Then you will take the gurney along with Nurse Phoebe and Nurse Ben. You will explain why you're there and then give him the sedative; when he is partially out of it, have him sign the discharge form. Then the three of you will roll him on the gurney to the ambulance bay, where Connor will be waiting to handcuff him on the gurney. I will get in my car and drive back to the base. Ben will go the other back to base. Connor and Phoebe will take the prisoner someplace for questioning. I am calling Charlie for him to let us know where to bring the prisoner for holding. Jorge here will file the discharge papers. This will be a peaceful way to get him out of hospital.
If his friends return, they will be told he discharged himself against the doctor's advice."
She turned to Samson, "You will take Theron home and let the council know if you need extra security. However, it will look like everyone was discharged. He will be at home recovering."
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