[b]Buck Bradley - MEC - Farren/John[/b]

Buck was not a happy camper.

No, that was an understatement.  In his current state he could be likened to an overdue volcano on the verge of erupting molten rage.  He literally vibrated as John spoke to him.  When the man put a hand on his shoulder it took everything within him not to snap his arm like a twig.  Even a few hours ago he would have.  But now he had others to think of.  Farren and the boy.  He tried to make eye contact with Farren.  He hoped that she could see what was happening here.  He wanted to impress her with his self-control.  But with his eyes he also tried to convey the raw anger that was boiling inside him at that moment.  It took all he had not to smash the guy like he deserved.  Now would be as good an opportunity as any.  He had sent Victoria away.  The old man was asleep.  What's stopping you? he asked himself.  Farren.  That was what.  

Taking a few deep breaths he responded briefly through clenched teeth.  "Five minutes, huh?  Guess I'd better get ready."  He ignored all the other garbage about respect, disrespect and the threats of not stepping foot back inside the hospital.  Did this guy really think he could keep Buck away from Farren if he needed to get to her?  What a bunch of hot air.  Still, he decided to play nice.  For now.

He walked away without any other words.  He had passed something on the way from the living quarters this morning that interested him.  In a few moments he found it.  It looked like a crew had been doing some demolition work on one of the walls before the outbreak occurred.  A small section in the hallway was still roped off.  But the crew had left behind a lot of their tools.  One interested Buck in particular.  He stepped over the rope and picked up a fibreglass handled sledge hammer.  The handle was bright orange and the head had to be about 7 or 8 pounds.  He planted his feet firmly and channeled all the rage he felt right now into one mighty swing.  A good chunk of the wall that was still standing exploded into splinters on the impact.  He exhaled with satisfaction.  "Yeah, this should do nicely."  He propped the hammer over his shoulder and made his way back to meet up with John and Victoria.