406

You step to your pile of gear and separate those items you need for the job. You shove your most important items in the backpack, roll up the duffel bag, and stuff it in there as well to use for carrying any supplies you might find.

Woody comes in from the kitchen, his face showing concern as he watches you moving hurriedly around the room. "What's up? I heard you talkin'."

"It's Jaime. He's in trouble—trapped on the roof at Chipper Ridge High School. I don't know the details but people were chasing him, and he's stuck on the roof. I need to get him."

Woody strides to the couch and reaches behind it for his backpack. He takes out his rifle and straps it to his back, a look of focus on his face.

You take one last look around for any gear you're forgetting and hope you won't be gone for too long. The longer you're away, the greater chance someone tries to break in.

With all preparations made, you consider the weapons you're holding—.38 Special and cavalry sword.