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An old hed with a wet, thick sound, and Sam took Remi’s hand and led her to the exit Outside, the te after the hotbox that was the hospital’s waiting roo, and Sam inspected his shirt

“Probably not a bad idea to get back to the hotel to change” He looked at Remi, who also had dried blood on her “Want to make a quick run?”

Reot my vote”

Leonid nodded “I’ll give you a lift No point standing here cooking”

They piled into the SUV, and Leonid took the wheel After the breakneck ride fro felt like they were standing still Leonid’s face looked like he’d been drinking vinegar as he navigated the busy streets, surprisingly clogged with cars

“We’re pretty oing to want to return to the bay after this”

“Have you talked to them?”

“Only two indicated any willingness to go back tomorrow”

“What about boats?”

“None of the captains want anything to do with us now Bad luck, that”

“Especially for the uncle,” Reoing through”

“He’s lucky you tere there If we’d had to wait for the others to do so, he’d be dead,” Leonid stated flatly

“Ricky said that’s cultural Nothing moves fast on the island”

“Except the crocodiles,” Leonid said

They got to the hotel and, ignoring the horrified looks of staff and the few other guests, went directly to their rooe of clothes, they were ready to return to the hospital Leonid aiting for theraphs he’d salvaged in the chaos Saht chill of the air-conditioning