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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN
~ELLA~
Ella rushed up to one of the cops on the scene. The waiting around was killing her. The cops had begun to clear out one part of the building. There was an automotive class-taking place, and their escape was out the garages of the North side of the building. Officers were planning on storming through there. That was the last that she had heard of their plans. There were two students hurt, but at least ten evacuated. That gave some hope. There were no fatalities. Ella wanted to help.
"I'm an off duty nurse," she stated, "I'm here to offer any assistance." The cop looked at her.
"Do you have your badge?" She pulled out her nursing badge and let the cop examine it. At least he was being thorough.
"Go on over to the par
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