In the silence that followed, Shirley turned her gaze toward Jeremy's hand.

When she saw the object in Jeremy’s hand, her expression evidently changed.

Jeremy stood, his tall and straight figure casting a dark shadow over Shirley who laid on the ground, unable to get up.

“I’m guessing that you know exactly what this is?” Jeremy slowly squatted and gently opened the syringe in his hand.

“Give someone a dose of their own medicine,” Jeremy said as he grabbed Shirley's arm, not giving Shirley an