The bullet tore through John’s shoulder. Flung off-balance, he released Laurie, and seeing her opportunity, she pulled away from John and stumbled toward Alejandro. Ellen quickly tucked Laurie behind them into the safe fold of the officers waiting there and they promptly shuttled her away.

Cuffing John’s hands behind his back, Alejandro read him his rights again. “John Guerro, you’re under arrest for kidnapping, unlawful confinement, trafficking of persons …. ” As the list ...