The gravity of the situation settled over the team like a heavy shroud. They realized that their location, their plans, and their every move might have been exposed to the Beast. The anger that had initially been directed at Rick shifted to a collective frustration at the dire predicament they found themselves in.

"We can't get out of here now, and even if we do, we can't be fast. We have to find another solution." They all stare at her, confused.

"What do you mean? Carol? Do we wait here ...