He was so worked up when he returned to Medley it took him several seconds before he could blurt out his news.

"I found them!"

Medley looked up from her microscope with her characteristic frown.

"Who would that be?"

"The kids. From Last Stand." He pulled her to her feet and hugged her. "Joey got some of them out and they're safe." At least, as safe as they could be, considering.

She didn't say anything, just watched him as he paced a bit back and ...