Free Spirit of a Champion (Sisters of Spirit #7) by Nancy Radke Page B

Havasu. Use our phone, call them after we eat, and set
up appointments to see them.”
    “I’ll do it now.”
    “You should only need one of them to examine Jerry and determine
if the fight should go on. They might agree to it over the phone, but I think
asking them in person will get you better results.”
    “Shouldn’t I call them right now?”
    “No. Wait until they’ve had time to eat and relax. They’ll be in
a better mood than if you interrupt their meal.”
    Later she called all three numbers, set up two appointments, one
for the next afternoon and one for the evening and left a message on the
answering machine at the one out by Lake Havasu.
    Knowing this helped Stormy relax and she spent an enjoyable
evening with Hugo and Perri.
     “There has to be a reason Jerry is intent on going through
with this match,” Hugo said. “He never struck me as someone with a death wish.”
    “He won’t tell me anything.”
    “And Elston?”
    “Dad won’t even listen to me. I’ve tried to ask him. He seems to
think everything’s all right. I guess I’ve championed so many causes, he
doesn’t take me seriously.”
    “Well, if I had a problem, I’d want you fighting for me. You
don’t give up.”

CHAPTER FOURTEEN
    Next morning Hugo insisted on following Stormy into Kingman,
Arizona. They went to his bank and he purchased a credit card which he loaded
for her and then gave her two hundred in cash. “Don’t skimp. Use it. You’re
running out of time. Move into a big hotel where you’ll be safer and can
relax.”
    “But I don’t need to—”
    “Yes, you do. I can’t check on what Jerry is doing if I have to
worry about your safety.”
    It reminded her of Kyle and she smiled. “Then I’ll do that this
morning. I don’t know how to thank you,” she said, overwhelmed by his
generosity.
    “You’re family. Money is only good when it can help someone.
Jerry’s now my cousin too, you know.”
    “Then, thank you. I’ll change hotels as soon as I get there,
then go visit the doctors.”
    “Sounds like a plan. And Stormy....”
    “Yes.”
    “Don’t mention I gave you the phone numbers. I don’t want to
lose any of my contacts.”
    “Oh. Okay.”
    Giving a farewell wave to Hugo, Stormy climbed into her cousin’s
car and drove the two hours back to Vegas. The interior had already heated up
in the short time they were in the bank. She’d have to remember to pre-start
the air conditioning the next time.
    Arriving in Vegas, she switched hotels, choosing one that was
fairly close to where Kyle was staying as it was also close to where the fight
was to be held. It was already one o’clock when she finished. She needed to
meet with the first doctor at two and didn’t want to cut it close, so decided
against grabbing some food at the hotel cafeteria while her car was being
brought around.
    A quick drive out to the doctor’s residence proved fruitless,
for although he had made the appointment, he wasn’t home.
    Stormy drove back towards town, wondering what to do while she
waited to see the other doctor. She had accidentally turned on the windshield
wipers as she tried to start the car and it reminded her of Kyle. Perhaps she
should go to his gym and see him, let him know how she was doing.
    A family-style restaurant reminded her she was hungry, so she
slowed down and pulled in. The car behind her pulled in too, so it seemed to be
a popular place.
    It was cool and relaxing inside and had slot machines in the
entrance hall. They sure knew how to take your money in this town.
    She chose the smorgasbord and loaded up on fruit and proteins.
    After a good meal, she felt ready to face the bear again. She
paid for her food using the credit card Hugo had given her, and even remembered
to start the car while inside the restaurant.
    Thanking the cashier, she got to the door, and was starting to
push it out, when there was a tremendous explosion. Glass and metal and bits of
car flew through the air.
    If she had been