Page 104 of Samson

“I’m glad it worked.… Is he dead?”

“I don’t know yet. I hope not. We need to take him alive.”

She nodded.

“Were you hoping he wouldn’t make it?” Trevors said, leading her toward the door.

“I don’t know. Part of me wants him dead, but I feel like that’s wrong.”

“Why?”

“I don’t know. That’s a huge weight to carry, hoping someone dies.”

“Let’s get you out of here.”

Delilah insisted on waiting in one of the patrol cars until Trevors was able to give her more information on Marc’s health.

She didn’t have to wait long until the paramedics came out, pushing the crash cart with Trevors close behind.

When they reached the ambulance, he had a quick word with one of the paramedics, then joined Delilah.

“Will he make it?” she said.

“Yeah.”

“He said Samson was dead.”

“I was listening. That’s not what he said. He didn’t give you an answer.”

“Do you really think there is still a chance?”

“I don’t know. I’d like to think so.”

“So would I.”

“Do you pray?”

“I hadn’t for a long time, but recently I’ve taken it up again.”

“Then don’t stop. You never know. Samson’s come through impossible situations. Why not one more? He’s always been invincible. Maybe he still is.”

“I want to believe it, but it’s hard.”

“I know. And it’s important we’re realistic. I wouldn’t put it past Demir to keep him alive or have him killed. But a lot of time has passed.”

“Do you think Marc will give you Demir?”

“We don’t even know if Marc knows enough to give us what we need.”

“But you’ll tell me?”

“I tell you what I can.”

“I wish you had a better answer for me than that.”

“Why don’t I drive you home?”

“I just want it all to be over.”

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