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Two hours had passed when Jack placed his hand on Mac's forehead to check his temperature. It was still warm to touch but he was glad atleast his fever was in control. Jack wrung out the excess water from the handkerchief and placed it again on Mac's forehead. He tilted his head to see both the boys had fallen asleep. Sam was practically lying on top of Chris who had his hand wrapped around his brother protectively.
Jack glanced between the three 'kids' whom he had to make sure to get them out of this place safely. He knew it was only matter of few hours before Matty would send back up but till then the older man had a job to do. The kidnappers were out there looking for them and not to forget the big cat who was still lurking in these woods. Jack really didn't want to face the beast again. He checked his gun and saw there were only four bullets left which were not enough in comparison to the number of goons following them
Jack heard a groan from below and his eye's lit up. He gently placed his hand on Mac's shoulder "Mac? You with me?" Another groan and Mac blinked his eyes open "Jack...what happened?" he tried to sit up but Jack stopped him "Take it easy kid. Lay down for a while"
Mac didn't argue because he felt like his body was being hit by a train. Every nerve was throbbing in pain. His hand went to his arm where he felt most of the pain "Is it bad?"
Jack nodded "Well the good news is that your shoulder has stopped bleeding and fever is also in control. The painkillers helped but you still need to get to hospital soon" Mac sighed but then his eyes suddenly widened "The boys! Jack where are the boys?"
Jack hushed his friend "Relax bud. Look they are sleeping" he pointed to his right "They ate bunch of grapes and drank water. Sam was adamant about not leaving you but then Chris used his big brother tone and got him to sleep"
Mac laughed lightly "Just like you use your bossy tone with me?" he joked and got a glare from the older man "It keeps you out of trouble doesn't it?" replied Jack
Mac couldn't agrue with that. He admired the fact that Jack was there to look after him "We shouldn't stop here for long Jack" he saw him give a nod "Are you well enough to walk?" asked Jack
Mac grunted and hissed but somehow manage to straighten up. Jack helped him stand on his feet "You good?" Mac nodded "Wake them up" Jack then walked towards the two boys and shook elder one's hand "Chris wake up. We need to get moving" he saw the boy was up in a second but Sam made a sound of discomfort "Chris wake your brother. We need to go"
Chris nudged Sam couple of times but Sam only snuggled closer to his brother "Le..me sleeep" the boy whined. Jack thought of an idea and spoke "Well Chris looks like we three have to keep moving. Let Sam sleep here"
Sam literally jumped upright with his eyes wide open "Don't leave me! Mac! Your partner is mean. He's leaving me" Mac smiled "No ones leaving you kid. We all are going together" Sam pulled out his tongue at Jack who scoffed in return
"Are you okay now?" eight year old asked Mac "I'm good buddy. Let's go" Sam had the biggest smile on his face which he shared it with his brother.
ONE HOUR LATER
Mac was dragging his legs forcing himself to put one foot after another. Though he wasn't feverish anymore, his arm was still shooting waves of pain. He didn't protest when Jack held him by his arm and guided him through his path. The two boys were asked to lead the way so Jack could keep an eye on them
Suddenly they heard voices and footsteps coming closer to them. Mac and Jack locked eyes and quickly found a spot to hide behind a tree. The space wasn't enough to fit for four of them so Mac pulled Sam with him and hid themselves behind another tree
Mac panted adrenaline rushing into his system. He held Sam close to his body and hushed him not to make any noise. Jack saw with raced heart how five gunmen walked towards their direction. They were talking to each other, one of them telling to find the two boys as soon as possible.
Sam pulled at Mac's sleeve and pointed at his side. Despite in pain the agent felt a new rush of relief curse through him. There on his side was lying his phone. He must've dropped it yesterday while trying to get away from the kidnappers. The phone was closer to him than it was to Jack who was hiding with Chris. Just when Mac thought of getting his hands on his cell, he heard Jack hiss at him softly and shake his head. Jack knew it was too risky. If Mac got out of his hiding place he would surely get killed
Mac waited for the goons to walk away from the area but to his disappointment the five men decided to take a break. They sat down forming a circle but also glancing every now and then with their sharp eyes and raised guns
Mac knew if they stayed for long, it wouldn't take longer for the kidnappers to spot them. He had to take a chance and go for his cell. Jack was going to be furious with him but he really didn't have a choice. Mac tilted his head and saw the group was busy talking. He motioned Sam to stay here and made his move. He ducked himself down laying flat on the ground
Jack's heart pounded in his chest when he saw Mac going for the cell. He saw the boy slowly roll on the ground and make his way towards the cell. Sam crossed his fingers and prayed to God. Jack saw one of the gunmen turn his head towards the rustle of leaves caused by Mac who froze on the spot. Sam's prayers were answered as the gunmen went back to chatting with his group
When Mac saw it was safe enough to move he slowly crept towards the cell and finally got his fingers on the device but he didn't want to move. Mac wanted to lay for little longer because his muscles felt like jelly. The agent mustered up some strength and crawled back to his place
"Hey! I saw someone there!" yelled one of the gunmen
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