He nodded and led me to the infirmary wing. There was a guard along with a nurse and about five patients, each lying on stretchers atop gurneys, resembling a M.A.S.H. unit. As soon as we entered the room, I saw her, lying on the bed right in front of me. Without showing any emotion, I walked over to her and said to Derek, "You! Grab that end!"

He nodded and reached down to take the gurney.

"Wait just one minute," the insurgent standing guard asked, crossing the room to ...