"Where are Dax and Brother Chester? How are they?" he asked loudly. Darryl was so worried that he started to sweat.

"Their conditions are critical," Rachel said softly; she was shy and dared not look at Darryl. "I know where they are; I can bring you there."

"Great, we'll leave now." Darryl nodded.

"Mister, I will go with you…"

"Darryl, I am coming too."

Two voices echoed from behind him—they were Debra and Jewel.

Darryl nodded but did not say a word. So, Rachel led the way, and she took t