[When Mercy shoves at the gun, Alfie's heart leaps into his throat. He's sure she's about to get shot for her efforts, and he lunges forward before he can stop himself.]
No!
[But then, the worst doesn't happen after all. As soon as the man drops the gun, and as soon as Mercy is out of the way, Alfie shoots. He goes down, dead instantly. And Alfie drops to his knees, relief overwhelming him.]
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No!
[But then, the worst doesn't happen after all. As soon as the man drops the gun, and as soon as Mercy is out of the way, Alfie shoots. He goes down, dead instantly. And Alfie drops to his knees, relief overwhelming him.]