Kara rubbed Barbara's face patiently. "Then, let's go home. The sooner we get there, the sooner your brother can save them. You don't want to waste time, right? Every second is precious for Philip. Don't let it be too late to save him because ...."

Kara deliberately let the sentence hung. Her tactic succeeded in suppressing Barbara's sobs.

"Because what?" Barbara choked on her own breath. "No. You can't be late in saving Philip."

"Then stand up!" Frank grabbed Barbara's other arm.

Just ...