Gaius came down the mine shaft to the small room. He and Aiden confered. They rounded on the cot, each picking up one end. Jennifer helped Aiden and they hurried out to the jeep.<br/><br/>"He needs more than we can give him here. Maybe something is broken on the inside and we can't tell. " Jennifer answered. She couldn't seem to blink, Her eyes were permanently stuck on open. "Take him to the far away place. Hopefully they can help him."<br/><br/>"Max," she whispered." they are going to take us far far away where no one can hurt you. They know people who can help and they will help." His face was incredibly white and still.<br/><br/>They arranged him in the jeep and Gauis pulled out the canvas cover for the vehicle, spending precious time. Aiden helped him fasten the snaps around the edges, both of them keeping a sharp eye on the road.<br/><br/>Finally, they settled inside, cranked over the engine and left. Jennifer was impatient, expecting Gauis to go off road and speed,, but instead, he stayed on I 40 and maintained the speed limit. Max roused once, groaned and conked back out.<br/><br/>Gauis fiddled with the radio and the news blared out.<br/><br/>"This just in. An APB has been sent warning the public of an unidentified armed man who walked away from the Santa Fe hospital today. He is believed to be armed and dangerous, perhaps holding a teenaged girl hostage. Be advised to not approach him but contact your local authorities. Now back to KTNT and dynamite oldies. Here is Led Zepplin.."<br/><br/>Gaius snapped it off.<br/>"I want answers and I want the truth. No more evasions. I am not in the habit of aiding and abetting criminals."