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Brandon and Shannon walked a familiar path down the hospital corridor leading to their mother's room. It had become a daily routine for them since the accident and, as they made their way to Sarah's room, Brandon heard snatches of conversation about the Ned Cook retrospective.

"How do the International Rescue people handle it?" "I hope the ones that were injured in the tornado are going to be okay." "Can you believe the nerve of those protesters?

If they knew what it was really like, the protesters wouldn't be so quick to judge, Brandon thought to himself.

As they continued walking, Shannon stole a glance at her brother, noting the worry lines creasing his face. "Hey, bro," she said, putting a gentle hand on his shoulder, "are you all right? You've hardly said three words since we got here."

Brandon let out a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry, sis," he replied. "I have a lot on my mind and not sleeping well last night didn't help." The truth of the matter was that he hadn't slept well since he'd arrived. Concern for his parents' well-being, coupled with the guilt he felt at not being there sooner made for sleepless nights.

Arriving at Sarah's room, Brandon and Shannon found her talking on the phone and they both stepped inside the door, waiting for her to finish her call.

"I tell you, Marion," Sarah said, talking to her friend, "International Rescue is a godsend. If it weren't for them, a lot more people would die. I hope their people will be okay." Looking up, she saw Brandon and Shannon waiting patiently for her to get off the phone. "Listen, I've got company; I'll call you later." Hanging up, she smiled at her children.

"Hello, Mom," Shannon said, reaching down to give her a kiss. After her brother did likewise, she asked, "How have you been?"

"I've been doing much better, thank you." Sarah shifted, making herself more comfortable. "Dr. Stanfield is amazed at how well my hip is healing. I'm already up and walking short distances and she said I should be able to go home in a week to ten days."

"That is great news," Brandon said with a smile. "Rocky'll be glad when you and Dad finally get home. I'll be sure to tell him," he said. Rocky was the family dog, a Lab with a shiny, jet black coat. He knew something was amiss and had been moping and whining for days.

A couple of hours later, Brandon excused himself, heading out to get some fresh air, assuring his sister and mother that he'd be back shortly. As he walked down the hallway, he heard more people talking about the retrospective and the people International Rescue had saved from certain death.

Brandon thought back to the multi car pile-up in the Ural Mountains in March. He and Scott had been searching the mangled vehicles for survivors. Some people had survived the avalanche, albeit with severe injuries. Others had not. We managed to save most of them; I wish there were a way to have saved them all.

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