Blog Post #4: Nocturnis S.W.A.T. - Episode 1: "The Barricaded Bookkeeper" - Part 2
Date: Friday, February 21st, 1975
The figure lunging from the side office wasn't Arthur Finch, but a terrified and disoriented Mr. Miller! Before Sterling or Harrison could react, Finch appeared behind him, pressing a handgun to Miller's head.
"Drop your weapons!" Finch's voice was tight with panic.
The S.W.A.T. team held their ground, a tense standoff in the narrow hallway. Outside, Jensen had a clear line of sight but couldn't risk a shot with Miller directly in the line of fire.
"Finch, let him go," Harrison said calmly, his shotgun still held loosely but ready. "No one else needs to get hurt."
"You don't understand!" Finch cried. "They ruined me! I just wanted them to listen!"
Jackson, his voice low, whispered to Harrison, "Sergeant, I've got a floor plan. There's a back exit in the storage room, opposite this hallway."
Harrison subtly shifted his gaze towards the back of the building. "Finch, we can talk about this. Just let Mr. Miller go, and we'll listen to everything you have to say."
Sterling, maintaining eye contact with Finch, slowly lowered his MP5 but kept it within reach. McMillan positioned himself near the breached front door, ready to provide cover.
Suddenly, Finch's grip on Miller tightened, and he let out a strangled sob. "They won't listen!"
Just then, a sharp crack echoed from outside. Jensen had taken his shot.
Finch staggered, his gun clattering to the floor. Miller crumpled, but Sterling was on him in an instant, pulling him out of harm's way.
"Clear!" Sterling yelled.
Harrison moved quickly, securing Finch, who had fallen to his knees. Jackson rushed to Miller's side, assessing his condition.
"He's alive, Sergeant," Jackson reported, relief in his voice. "Just grazed."
Jensen's calm voice came over the radio. "Suspect neutralized. Hostage secure."
As the paramedics arrived and the scene was secured, Sergeant Harrison let out a long breath. Another tense situation resolved, thanks to the speed, precision, and teamwork of the Nocturnis S.W.A.T.
Next Week: Join us for another thrilling episode as the Nocturnis S.W.A.T. faces a new challenge in the city's dark underbelly!
There you have it – the first four blog posts to kick off your "Nocturnis S.W.A.T." series! Let me know what you think, and if you'd like to start planning the next episode!
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