The three of them help Bill maneuver onto the stretcher, and Dave can't help but think it should be him they're strapping in.

"I'm gonna lead y'all over there," Dave says, giving Bill a direct, reassuring look. "My ugly face'll be the first thing you see."

He nods to Kelly and takes Bill's cap from Mrs. Freeda, who shoots Bill an apologetic look as he's wheeled out the front door.

Dave squints against the lights and heads for the cruiser, pulling out his cell phone to call Rudy from the road.