David stepped back, waving the gun again."Everyone stand up!Put your hands where I can see them."

As everyone complied, Brandon stepped in front of Liberty and used his body as a shield.She appreciated the gesture, but she couldn't see much with his arms stretched out to keep her behind him.Liberty tapped his shoulder and murmured, "Thanks, but I can't see what's going on."

"Oh!"

Brandon stepped aside, leaving his boss standing in the line of fire, should David ...