I held Angie close, using her for strength as she poured out the little she had left. My heart felt torn in two: stay with her or find our son. I cradled her head to my chest. I couldn’t leave her. Her body shook in my arms, her sobs muffled against my chest. Why would they want to kidnap a baby? What use would an unknowing newborn baby be to them? Angie was never alone, so they couldn’t get to her. Simon was their only shot at turning the tables on us. I blew it. I should have demanded for Simon to stay in Angie’s room. I should have had officers guarding the child. I blew it. I fucked up. He was gone because of me and my stupidity. I failed as a cop and as a father. “Nobody leaves this hospital. Lock it down!” Parker yelled from the hallway. “Bring back everyone who’s already left the premises after their shift. Whoever doesn’t come back, we’ll hunt them down.”Within a few seconds, a bell rang over a loudspeaker three times. An automated voice carried over the PA system.“Code Pink.
