"We can not stay here in an alley all night Ryland. They need our help." Lily tugged on her husbands arms even though she knew he would not move until he was good and ready. 

"I am not letting you wander down an alley when we have no idea who is down there. Not everyone your father experimented on his going to be sane. Just give me a minute to focus." Ryland knew he was probably going to end up with a migraine, but for him it would be worth the risk if it meant keeping Lily safe. There was still too many thoughts in his mind for him to know which ones where closest, but one thought he caught loud and clear. [I]I guess I'm really starting to feel it.[/] followed by thoughts focused mainly on food. That seemed like the safe place to start. He lead Lily further down the alley.