He turned the key over. The car was not running. It had that noise a car makes when it is trying to go but for some reason wouldn't work. Video looked back in the review mirror and saw the flames of the building growing. Sirens were coming closer as the police were speeding down the streets trying to get to the scene. 

Shit. Come on! 

The job was supposed to be so much simpler than it was. Hit the Robert Paulson's apartment complex where literally dozens of his men were staying that night. It was a major party to celebrate the promotion of Paulson. The collected cities had decided that if they brought the complex down the Durden's would go on a hiatus. Their frequent visitation started became a bother as they would harass the shopkeepers and locals of the business districts. It has even been reported that several women had been abducted and sold into sex rings in Delaware City. Although there was no direct proof of this a lot of things seemed to point that way. 

There were three bombs that were set in the Apartment complex out in Delaware city. When the bombs were supposed to go off they were meant to go off at the same time. Instead what had occurred was a single explosion that destroyed the garage, where the vehicles were stored. The other two bombs did not yet go off. At least the Durden's wouldn't have a vehicle to drive to chase Video. 

What the actual hell! 

The lights from the emergency vehicles could be seen in the distance. In the review mirror Durden's could be seen around the streets looking for anyone who may have started the explosion. The fire was reaching the night sky and screams could be heard from the complex. Video could see a few Durden's looking in vehicles behind him that were parked on the street. He had a choice to make, either get out and make a run for it or hope they don't come too far. He weighed the options.

If i run now...they'll know its me. If i run now they will chase me and possibly shoot at me. 

If i wait it out maybe they wont come this far. If i wait it out maybe they will go back to the apartment complex...

He tried turning the key over once more. Nothing. He tried again. Still nothing. The Durden's were getting closer. Video grabbed a shirt that was in the backseat that he used to sneak in to the apartment complex originally. He got out of the car and casually walked around to the gas tank sticking the shirt inside. Pulling out his lighter he began to light the shirt. Finally after it caught fire he began to walk away. 

The burn was slow but it continued to burn. He continued to walk faster away from the Durden's. As they got closer to the car Video was in and they peered inside the car blew up. Video at that point began to run. He could hear men screaming from a distance at him demanding him to stop. 

Hey we are men from a distance shouting at you to stop!

Video did not look back. He immediately leapt over a small wall that kept trash outside of the park. He continued to run through park until he could see a telephone booth on the outside of the park. As he got closer and closer he realized he couldn't see or hear any Durden's. He jumped over the wall and exited the park. 

Running inside the telephone booth he began to dial the number to his HQ. Hoping to get ahold of Water or one of the other members of the Flooded Whispers to come and get him. The time between rings felt like eternities. Finally someone picked up on the other end. He could not actually recognize the voice but he knew the voice was friendly. 

Listen...This is Video. I am in Delaware City. I just bombed the apartment complex of Robert Paulson. I am stuck and there are Durden's everywhere chasing me. Can you send someone to get me? I will be at the nearest...

While still speaking the sound of a Tommy gun went off. Bullets shattered through the telephone booth. Bullets pierced the body of Video as he fell through the other side of the booth. His body lay lifeless. Blood coming out of his mouth and his eyes were wide. He could hear the voice on the telephone screaming and asking if he was okay. He tried to respond but it came to nothing but mutters. 

Two men stepped forward and looked at him. They argued whether or not they thought Video was the bomber of the apartment complex. They did not actually recognize him so they came to the conclusion that they just murdered an innocent bystander. The two Durden men took off into the night. Video was gasping for air but it felt as though his blood was in his lungs.

help....help....

His voice was quaint. It hurt to speak. His eyes began to grow heavy and he found himself asleep. The nearby sounds of sirens coming to his aid sounded as though they were underwater. The vision was blurry until finally he closed his eyes and could not reopen them. 

His eyes opened slowly. The bright lights around him and the chatter in the distance notified him he was not alone. A constant beeping was going off every couple of seconds. he looked down at his body and saw he was wearing some sort of hospital patient clothing. There was a blood dried on his arms and his stomach. He tried pushing himself higher on the bed but the let out a scream as he moved. 

The door opened. Immediately a nurse walked in. She walked over to him her arms extended out to help Video lift himself up. 

Oh sir you don't want to do these kinda things on your own! You can seriously hurt yourself. 

She put a couple of pillows behind him and asked him to sit up and then sit back down. She was able to raise him up to a comfortable level and then stepped back. He looked at her with a sort of confusion. She patiently waited but noticed how he struggled to speak. 

Wh....Wh....

She was able to put together a few possible thoughts he was trying to muster out. She decided it was in his best interest if she relayed some information that would be helpful for Video to understand. 

Sir, my name is Nora. I am your nurse. You are currently at Delaware City Hospital. It is one of the best facilities in the country. You were attacked last night by some sort of hooligans. They had shot you and left you for dead on the corner of 5th and Madison. Luckily the paramedics were so quick on the scene as they were just down the street anyway. There was a fire that was burning down an apartment complex garage but since no one was injured they started to return back to the hospital. As they began to do so the paramedics saw two men running and heard the sound of gunfire erupt. They took off but the paramedics ran over to get you. 

She looked down and hesitated. 

Sir... You really should not be alive right now. Everyone has been waiting for you to awake. We aren't sure who attacked you or why you were even attacked. The fact is, we here at D.C.H. did everything we could to let you see another day. You sustained several gun shot wounds. Two of which have pierced your lungs. I don't believe i need to say anymore to relay how serious of an injury this is. 

Video grabbed his chest. He was still having trouble breathing full breaths and could yet make a sentence come out of his mouth. He looked up in despair. How would his friends know where he was? How would anyone who cared about him knew what had just occurred?  Better yet what will the future look like for him? Will he ever be the same? So many questions he could not vocalize left him feeling angry. 

His fists began to ball up. His brows furrowed. He let out a scream but what it sounded most like was a muffled noise. Blood fell from his mouth as he was attempting his shout. He laid back down in almost complete exhaustion. 

Sir. Sir please. Just listen to me for a moment. 

Nora placed her hand on the wrist of Video. She looked at him closely and he could see the sincere care in her eyes. 

We don't know how long you will have to suffer. We do know that things are better than we originally expected. We also know there are two detectives waiting to speak with you.

He peered past her shoulder and saw the two men standing right outside the door. One was a fairly large fella who peered back and had a face of death about him. The other was a thin man who did not seem to have the slightest composure as he continued to move around. Video fell back and looked at the ceiling. His mind raced. What should he do? He made a hand writing gesture to the nurse knowing full well he could not speak. She handed him a note pad and hands him a pencil. 

Video began to write her a note. As he scribbled he stopped for a moment made eye contact and mouthed the words "Nora. Shhh. Secret." She nodded and looked back at the detectives. He finished the note to her and gave her the information. She looked down and read the following: 

<font size="1">I Need you to call this number and ask for Jenny. Tell her I am here in D.C.H. and I need my mother to know I am okay and Robert will be here</font> <font size="1">to visit me later this evening.</font>

He fell back in bed and closed his eyes. He listened as Nora dialed the phone and made contact with the Flooded Whispers. The message was obviously a coded message stating that Robert Paulson would no doubt be here later to strangle Video. He would be in immediate need of protection and if not his life would be in danger. After she had finished the phone call. She smiled at Video and walked out of the room. Without hestiation the two detectives opened the door and stared from the other side of the bed.

Hello Video. 

Back at the HQ Water was inside of her office handling some paperwork on an upcoming project. She could hear the phone constantly ringing, but thought nothing of it. Staying focus to meet the deadline she brought out a bottle of Chateau d'Quem as she pulled out a glass from the cabinet next to her desk. As she begin to pour she could hear footsteps faintly in the distance getting closer to her office. Looking up she notices a shadow through the window with whispers going back and forth. Sounds of knocking could be heard as the office door begin to open. Adalaide and Tony- walked in going back and forth about someone named Jenny.

I need you both to calm down and tell me who called mentioning Jenny?

Looking past them two she realizes Video is not near by. Confused and puzzled Water  picks her drink up and downs the whole thing.

Boss... Water looks at Adalaide.

Someone from Delaware City Hospital called and asked for Jenny. Something about someone mother being ok and Robert was visiting later on that evening. Who is Jenny Boss?

Hearing that message Water gathered her thoughts as she got up from her desk. Trying to stay calm and think clearly she still realizes Video is no where to be found.

When is the last time either of you seen Video?

No words spoken from the two of them Water calls for Assassin to take a ride with her. Grabbing a duffel bag in the corner of her office she hands it to Tony- to bring to the vehicle as they head out of the HQ. Upon reaching the front door to the HQ Assassin is already waiting by the car speaking with Aladdin and Razelen. Before leaving Rosetta_Walters can be seen walking to the door clueless to what is going on. While entering the car she whispers to a select few on their task needed while she was away. With a few nods given in exchange she heads out to a private airstrip a few miles away from the HQ.While driving to the plane Water looks at Assassin and -Tony to begin speaking of the task at hand. Without any hesitation the duffel bag is passed around to get everyone equipped properly. Not knowing what the next few hours would bring Water decided to pass her bottle of Chateau d'Quem around. The car started to slow down as it approached the runway parallel to the air strip. Pulling up to the plane the pilot is waiting as the door opens up. Assassin goes to the trunk of the car and picks up another duffel bag filled with a few vest and plenty ammo. A few moments later the plane took off for a very long journey. Knowing that time was limited Water didnt consider this a rescue mention, but more so a retaliation of crossing her family. 

As Water and her associates took their flight to Delaware City Video was still in the hospital room with the detectives now inching closer to his bedside. Their suits were clean and neat. Their hair was slicked back and they definitely smelled like cigarettes. It must be a stressful job they have chasing murderers and thieves all around.

How you doing Video? 

Video lifted his left hand slightly. He stared at the two men waiting for them to continue to speak. He watched as one of them moved to the other side of the bed and sat in the chair. How he wished it was Nora still here. 

Video. We know who you are. We know what you are about. We know why you were here. All we need you to do is tell us what we are going to do now.

He looked at the two men with such confusion. How was he supposed to tell them what they were supposed to do? Was that not their job? The smaller of the two stepped forward by the bed and pushed down on Videos chest. Video immediately began gasping for air. His silent screams weren't even heard by the two detectives in the room. The other detective began talking. 

See we aren't the kind of cops that run around here selling you cocaine. We are the kind of cops that kill those kind of cops. We aren't the kind of men who get harassed by some small town outfit. We are the kind of cops that keep the Durden's locked up. There is a legitimate reason why no one has taken this town over and its because we don't put up with bull shit!

He pressed harder at the last sentence and then released the pressure. Videos eyes widened and blood once again began to come out of his mouth. The pain was severe. The beeping from the machine started to go faster and faster. 

All I will ask you is this where is Water!? 

It was at that moment Video realized something that had not been shared. Rather it was due to the lack of questions that he got his answer. These men weren't cops. These men were not even close to what law enforcement looked like. These men were some of Durden men and wanted to exact revenge on the Flooded Whispers. They knew exactly what they were doing. It was a chess match. They allowed Video to make the phone call. They allowed the nurse to invite them in. They knew Water and the Flooded Whispers would come for Video. This was all a trap.

They did not realize that Video knew all of this and continued on with the guise of the police. They walked out of the hospital room as the nurse rushed in to care for her patient. 

You have three hours to comply Video. Then we are taking you out. 

The nurse shouted back.

Officers! He cant be moved! He will die if he is moved! 

The two so called detectives went down to the cafeteria. Waiting for further instruction from Robert. The nurse was in complete dismay she had no idea what to do. Video continued to breath heavily. The pain that was forced upon him was surreal. He needed help and help fast. She looked down and wiped the blood from his mouth. 

Sir they cant do this to you. I am going to try to figure something out. Please stay in bed and don't move. 

He was quite unable to move. At least that is what he thought until she said that. He realized he probably could move around if it was absolutely necessary. And in this case it most definitely was. As she walked out of the room he moved one leg off the bed and then the other. Trying to sit up he felt extremely light headed. His body ached all over. He made his way over to the bathroom and looked at himself. The bullet wounds were hideous. His body was riddled with them. How did he survive such a disaster? 

He heard Nurse Nora talking outside the door. He realized she would be getting help and as soon as she did that was his time to move. He went towards the door and glanced out the window. Seeing no one around he decided to carefully open the door. The loud creek from the door made him nervous as if anyone would hear. He noticed the clock hanging on the wall. 

2:00 a.m. 

There weren't that many people around for this late shift. It was his time to go. He stepped outside of his hospital room and began to make way down the hall. Moving closer and closer towards the end of the hall he saw a room that said "Staff Only" He entered. There were dirty linens and hospital uniforms scattered throughout. 

He found a surgeons outfit and put it on. The mask covered his face and the blood on his arms matched well with his actual blood. The hair net covered his own hair. He was in complete disguise. He walked out of the room and started exiting the hospital.

As the plane started to descend you could see the emptiness on Water face, but also the fierce look in her eyes of death coming to the city of Delaware.  A few more words were spoken between the three of them before they landed. The sounds of the wheels touching the ground could be heard as the pilot was coming to a hard stop due to the short length of the field. Water grabs her Smith and Wesson Model 19 as she notices multiple cars pulling up. Both Assassin and Tony- looks out the window and grab their choice of weapons as well. Pausing for a moment after the plane came to a complete stop they are prepared to begin shooting. The door slowly begins to slide open as Water hears a voice saying....

Project- sent us here. He got word of the situation going on and we owed him a favor from some work done recently.

Cautiously stepping off the plane Water walks up to the man speaking. Both Assassin and Tony- follow closely just in case this was a set up.

You can call me Hector. A few of my guys are already over at Delaware City Hospital. Last time we checked your friend was being spoken to by these two officers. Im sure you all came prepared, but we have a few more guns and a crate of molotov cocktails if you want to make a point. Its only a few minutes up the road, but we need to move now so daylight doesnt catch up with us. Im sure none of us want to entertain the thought of the Deleware P.D. catching wind you all are in town.

Water looks at Assassin and Tony and nods them to get in the car. Sounds of multiple vehicles could be heard driving off into the distance. After turning out of the airstrip the sounds of ammo being loaded and vest being put on could be heard. Knowing that war was not that far away Water reached in her purse only to realize her flask was not with her. Frustrated you could see her hands begin to shake as if she was beyond nervous. Hector giggled a bit as he passed a flask to her to calm her down.

Project told me you left your bottle of Chateau d'Quem in the car. This is no where near the same, but some good old moonshine should ease your nerves my friend.

Water greatly appreciates the gesture as she takes a few sips. A few moments later the cars begin to slow down as they pull up to the hospital. One of Hector associates that was casing the place could be seen walking up to the car. A few words were spoken and before they could finish the conversation the sound of the car door could be heard opening. Water gets out with her model 19 tucked in her right hand. Both Assassin and Tony- notices this and they both get out the vehicles to ready to follow. Hector wanted to calm her down and case the place a little bit longer to see exactly the current situation at hand. 

Hecor, if Video is still alive i am not waiting here any longer to chance that it changes. Your guys said they loss him? That is fine, but ill be damn if i just sit here.

Water starts to walk near the back entrance of the hospital with Assassin following close by. Before entering she tells Tony- to head around to the front of the building to enter that way. As Tony- heads off to the front the two of them enter through the back. Noticing a nurse walking doing her rounds Water calls for her. 

I had a call from here earlier and was wondering if my friend was still here? His name is......

Before going any further the nurse directs the two of them to the nurses station who could better assist them. Walking down the hall to the nurse station Assassin sees what looks to be a bloody hand print on the side of a patient door. Tapping Water on the shoulders and pointing it out the two of them walk closer to the room. A clipboard could be see on the outside of the room with the patient details. Patient details read John Doe, but contact notes listed a mother named Jenny. Realizing this was the room Video was in the two of them walk in. Seeing a guy in the corner on the phone looking out the window Assassin quickly goes up to him a chokes him out. Water can be seen standing by the empty bedside that was covered in blood. Assassin starts to go in the guy pockets and finds a wallet. Durden business card was found as he hands it over to Water. Furious at this time she picks up a pillow from off the bed and places it over his head before pulling the trigger. A soft gunshot could be heard before the two of them left the room. Deciding to split up and cover more ground they both walk their separate ways in search of Video.

The Nurse stared blankly at water perplexed as to who she was and how she was able to enter the premises. Noticing that the people with water were carrying guns and didn't look like the kind of people to messed with she immediately conceded. She looked around and decided to help them out. 

Ma'dam, the patient you are looking for is in room 427. 

Without hesitation they ran to the room. As they got to the floor they came across the two Durden men acting as detectives. They brought them to a halt and tried to not allow them through. Water walked up pointed the gun and fired one in the chest. He clutched it as he went down sliding against the wall. His eyes wide and and his mouth gaping. The other Durden threw his hands up in surrender. 

We didn't mean nothin bad....Robert sent us!

Water pointed the gun at the second man and shot twice at him. The nurse screamed in horror as she saw the two men murdered right infant of her. Water turned back and looked at her and walked into the room. The bed was empty. 

Video was walking down the first hallway planning to exit the hospital. He heard gunshots and his first thought was the Durdens began to kill the nurses and innocent people looking for him. Cruel bastards he thought. He continued to limp until he got across the street. There was a gas station right across the hospital and Video walked in still wearing that surgeons outfit. 

Well Hiya Sir. You look like you had a crazy Surgery! What can I get for ya? 

​​​​​​​The gas attendant could not have been a nicer guy. Video almost felt bad he could not speak back. He waved at him and grabbed a thing of water. He drank it as he walked out the store. 

Excuse me...Sir I need you to pay for that? Times are hard sir this is how I make my living! 

Video felt somewhat sorry but he knew he would eventually send the man an envelope of cash when he got back. He got to the street and waved for a taxi. The driver pulled up. Video could see shadows running in the hospital windows looking for him. He immediately pointed forward. The taxi driver began to go. 

Without clearly being able to speak still without excruciating pain erupting from his chest he tried to just make noises in the affirming every time the taxi driver asked a question. As the man continued to take Video to the destination he realized he was going further than he took most of the patients and doctors from this hospital. 

Say...Are we going to the airport? I mean. If we aren't I sure would be confused as to why we are still heading in this direction. 

Video made a noise in the affirmative.

Mhmm.

The guy continued to drive and finally rounded the front of the airport. He turned to his machine and then looked at video. 

Well sir that will be $5.78. Quite the trip from that hospital. 

​​​​​​​As he extended his hand waiting for the payment Video pulled out his hand and told him to wait. He got out the car and started walking to the airport. The taxi driver waited not expecting that a surgeon for a local hospital would stiff him. As video walked into the airport he looked around and walked right to the waiting area. He followed a man who had a bag into the bathroom and assaulted him. ​​​​​​​He swapped clothes him and took his boarding pass. The flight was leaving to Las Vegas in thirty minutes and Video was going to be on that flight. The flight attendant could be overheard on the speaker. 

Calling all passengers for flight 702 to Las Vegas. We will begin boarding now. 

Video stood in line wearing a new outfit. As he got on the plane and sat in his chair he waited nervously hoping the man who was originally in this spot was not someone who was coming with someone. He sat back and acted as calm as possible. 

Excuse me is this seat taken? 

A young lady approached him. He made a hand gesture to let her know she was free to sit there. The plane began to take off and he was on route to Las Vegas. Water and the crew were still in Delaware City. They just missed each other.