Richie aimed the Ruger .44 Magnum Super Blackhawk revolver that he’d stripped off the first guard right between the eyes of the guard at the base of the stairs.
“Move,” was all he had to say and the guy bolted.
He was up the stairs into the forward end of the cabin with Duane and Kyle close behind him.
Then he stumbled to a stop. With a quick scan he located:
Three individuals: two known friendlies, one unknown status.
Possible hides: couch arm, two chairs, closed cockpit door, closed door at rear of aircraft.
All hands: weapons-free and visible.
Armament: visible, Carla’s and Melissa’s sidearms.
Hidden: no discernible signs indicating anything such as abnormal hand positions or shifted cushions.
He made a back-and-forth slice with the rifle he’d grabbed without letting the Ruger’
