Sarah could still feel her heart beating faster then normal. The T-888 had chased them for a mile before Martin had placed a round into its face. She wasn't foolish enough to believe that a blast from a shotgun, at that distance, was enough to bring down the terminator permanently, but it was enough for them to escape. For the time being, that was enough.
Martin hadn't spoken since they had lost the 888. That was ten miles back. He was looking out the window, his eyes not focusing on anything in general. It was starting to cause Sarah some concern.
"Martin?"
He didn't move.
"You said that John needed my help. What is going on? I was supposed to attend West Point next fall. When Judgment Day comes, I was to hook up with John. We were to organize the Resistance. What am I doing here? Is Judgement Day close?"
Sarah took a deep breath. "John is gone."
This time Martin turned slowly to face her. "What happened to the plebe?"
"He left to find his friend. Someone who has been helping us but recently left. We still need her."
"What do you mean left?"
There was some Time Displacement Equipment. I don't know exactly when he is."
"Time displacement? You are talking about time travel?"
"Yes."
"I don't know about this." Martin chuckled slightly as he ran a hand through his hair. "Does that mean he won't be here to lead us in the war?"
"Look, I don't know. Right now, I have to assume he is somewhere in the future. That means I am going to do everything I can to help him. I have no one I can trust right now. I need people who can help me. Who can help him."
"What about John's uncle. Lieutenant Baum?"
Sarah was silent. She could feel the tears returning to her eyes. She took another deep breath and said, "Derek Reese. His name was Reese. A terminator killed him. There is only one man I have working with me right now. I need help."
"I'm sorry. I didn't know."
"Yeah, well…it just happened. Tomorrow, we are going to arrive at the safe house. We'll figure out someway to take care of this triple-eight, and then we will need to start the war against Skynet."
