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@@@@@ Jeb found us just before we hit the big caveThere was enough light for me to see the sharp glint of curiosity in his eyes when he saw me in Ian's arms, face bleeding, the gun resting gingerly on my open hands ?You were right, then,? Jeb guessedThe curiosity was strong, but the steel in his tone was strongerHis jaw was tight beneath the fan of his beard?I didn't hear a shotKyle?? ?He's unconscious,? I said in a rush?You need to warn everyone?part of the floor collapsed in the river roomI don't know how stable it is nowKyle hit his head really hard trying to get out of the way Jeb raised one eyebrow so high it almost touched the faded bandanna at his hairline ?That's the story,? Ian said, making no effort to conceal his doubt?And she's apparently sticking to it?Let me take that off your hands,? he said to me I let him have the gun willinglyHe laughed again at my expression ?I'll get Andy and Brandt to help me with KyleWe'll follow behind you ?Keep a close eye on him when he wakes up,? Ian said in a hard tone Jeb slouched off, looking for more handsIan hurried me toward the hospital cave ?Kyle could be really hurt ?Kyle's head is harder than any rock in this place The long tunnel felt longer than usualWas Kyle dying, despite my efforts? Was he conscious again and looking for me? What about Walter? Was he sleeping? or gone? Had the Seeker given up her hunt, or would she be back now that it was light again? Will Jared still be with Doc?Mel added her questions to mi