Chapter Four - Heat Comes Through the Walls

Elliot looked up at the overhead service bridge. "Borrow from the fire pump secondary supply." "That drops suppression pressure upstairs." "If we don't, we lose the whole building before we get a chance to fight the fire." He had Lucy pull up the camera grid while he and Carl started swapping lines. Nad stood to the side, sweat dropping off his face and evaporating before it hit the floor. He looked like he wanted to explain something and feared the explanation would make things worse. "What exactly did you steal?" Mara asked suddenly. Nad lifted his head. "Filters. And two cases of oral rehydration salts." "And that was enough for you?" "No." His voice cracked. "I kept half for my sister."