John got up slowly, tears in his eyes, and said “I’m here love…just hold on…” he moved out the door and shut it. Then he covered his face and cursed softly. “Why did I take so long…I should have been faster…I should have…”

Serena was limp in Josh’s arms as they took her inside, Trish looking around outside and frowning. Then she slipped outside and shut the door. She headed to the road and said “this isn’t right…Bane…you need to come back now…” then she heard heavy breathing. Trish turned to see Drake limping down the road, holding his side which was bleeding and he looked as bad as John had the other night. Trish gasped and ran to him. “Drake!” Drake smiled weakly and said “it’s okay…it’s okay…” Trish turned back to the house and yelled “Chas! Josh!”