With a laugh, Kagan started to shake his head but it hurt too much. "You gotta run for it now. I'll follow you in a few minutes." He gave her his bravest smile. "Or we can sit this one out together. But those guys-" he motioned weakly towards the knife-wielding surgeons now trying to get the gate open again "-aren't gonna let us just hug it out undisturbed." He shrugged, then bit his tongue a little to keep a whimper of pain back.<br/><br/>"So if you come up with a plan, let me know." Kagan shivered despite it being perfectly warm in the hospital. "I'm gonna close my eyes... For a few minutes..."