When you have a handy item but not right for the major situation at hand!

I took hold of Royalty's jeans and began to cut until I had a big hole where she was shot. The bullet hadn't gone in deep and carefully and slowly, with a lot of pain, I was able to pull it out. I put it on the side and took out my scarf and wrapped her leg tightly. I pulled her into my arms and rocked her slowly as she cried.

Why the hell did I bring her into this?

I heard footsteps outside and I ...