2
Harry watched the assembled officers all begin to settle as Ruth booted up the large screen behind her. Ros took up her customary place leaning against the wall as she read the words on the A4 paper Ruth had handed her when she came in. Tariq yawned as he slumped in the chair between Beth and Will. The blonde woman smiled slightly as she saw her friend force himself to stay awake. Ros began explaining the history of Shining Dawn as the newer members of the team looked on horrified.
"They were going to bomb a hospital?" Will was clearly angry. "They put the bomb below a Maternity Unit. That's low. Even for the scum we normally chase that's low."
"It is." Ruth agreed, remembering how Adam and Natasha had been lucky to survive. Neither the dark haired coffee shop worker and the blonde spook had been expected to survive - it was Colin's 'magic jacket' and the skill of the bomb disposal team that Ruth believed had got her friends to safety. She still didn't believe her work had any part of it. Zaf ran a hand through his hair.
"The Professor is still in prison?"
"No." Ruth sighed. "He was released a few years ago. He returned to being a recluse. Died last year."
"So, he's not a problem at the moment." Ros snapped.
"He was the inspiration for those idiots that were attracted to Shining Dawn. Thought humanity was a stain on the Earth and we should be culled." Adam glared at the screen. He had found the encounter with the group and later with a spin off group disturbing - the ideology was truly frightening. "What do we think? The motorway protestors and the ones in Central London are part of this?"
"Mostly no." Ruth turned, she glanced at Harry wondering why he was so quiet. He had been uncharacteristically quiet since they had arrived on the Grid. She knew it was early but that had never known an early start or lack of sleep make him behave out of character. Ros shot her a look, so Ruth knew she was not imagining it. "They may be infiltrated by some who support the ideology. SD were extreme in their views and methods. A few years ago they re-emerged only to be stopped again. I can't find anything to suggest that the former ring leaders are involved but it does have all the hallmarks of SD."
"The explosion at the abandoned factory was more to show us what they can do than cause actual harm. Small device, not in a highly populated area." Alec frowned as Ros began giving out jobs as Harry leaned back in his chair. He dismissed the team, getting to his feet as the others left the room. He felt sick, his chest heavy as he got to his feet. Ruth turned, concerned that he hadn't followed her out of the Briefing Room. Harry clutched his chest as Ruth screamed for help before running to him. Harry looked at her for a moment before sitting back in his chair.
"Harry."
"Chest."
"Ok, ok." She tried to reassure him as he tried to loosen his tie. Adam darted back in the room.
"Christ."
"Ambulance." Ruth snapped at him as Beth appeared in the room.
"Harry, are you allergic to anything?" Beth ignored the others in the room. "Chew on this. It'll help."
"What's that?" Adam frowned.
"Aspirin. High dose - 300mgs. Chewing it can help with chest pain. I think Harry is having a heart attack. I saw my friend's uncle have one when I was in Uni. We need to get him to hospital."
"Not having." Harry paused. "Heart attack."
"Well, sorry but you are doing a really good impression of someone who is having one."
Ros appeared in the room as Harry took the tablet from Beth and popped it in his mouth, wincing at the bitter taste. Harry held her gaze for a moment. She nodded as the paramedics stepped past her and began treating him. Ruth stayed by his side as he was moved onto a trolley before being taken to the ambulance. The rest of the Section seemed to fall silent, shock hitting the team as Harry was wheeled away.