Kathy flinched at 'one', then sagged in relief a moment later when blessed, blessed numbness spread from her shoulder down her arm.

"God that feels a million times better." Yeah, she could definitely feel the pain from her rib now, but without the constant throb of her shoulder it didn't feel as bad.

"I'd say 'Wait till you see the other guy,' but he got off pretty much unscathed. Asshole."