Athena hadn't felt such immense pressure in a long time. She held in her hand the medication that could save her friend's life. Bursting onto the skyscraper roof, she didn't know what to expect from the chaotic Buck. She didn't have to wait long for an answer; the whirring of helicopter blades confirmed his arrival. Tommy landed the helicopter, waving them to hurry.
"That was your big idea? You called your boyfriend?"
"Ex-boyfriend," Buck retorted, opening the helicopter door.
"There's no way I'm getting in that death trap!" Moira began to struggle. At that moment, Athena desperately wished she could throw the woman off the top floor of the building, but she knew Moira could still be useful. Only Moira fully understood the virus. She still held value for them, and Athena had to protect her from falling into the army's hands. Buck tried to help Moira into the helicopter, but Athena stopped him.
"Athena, what are you doing? We have to escape! Get in!"
"I need to make a call. You go."
"Athena…"
"We need to go!" Tommy interjected. "I heard on the radio; we'll have company soon."
"Distract them, Buck! As far as you can. I'll handle the rest." She grabbed Moira's arm aggressively. "And you're going to help me!"
Buck wasn't going to argue with Athena. He wouldn't win anyway. He signaled for Tommy to take off. Now everything rested in the hands of the fearless Sergeant, a woman capable of anything for her husband and children.
Ravi moved Hen, who was sitting on a chair, closer to the exit. They both had a huge sense of guilt leaving their friends. But they understood that it was all part of a larger plan they had to carry out. Otherwise their friends would die. Hen, holding back tears, turned around. She saw the captain closing the door from the other room as agreed. He waved to her then approached Chim. He leaned over him, grasping his hand. With this gesture, he wanted to let Hen know that he was here and watching. That he would not leave his friend an inch away.
Ravi spotted 5 soldiers in special suits, holding rifles. One of them came closer to the glass. "When we open the door, you will get out and come with us. You will end up in a chamber that will cleanse you of any potential virus you may be carrying on your body. Then you will go for a check-up and only then will you go to the hospital. Is that understood?
They both answered in the affirmative. The soldier continued his speech, but Ravi and Hen stopped listening to him. They again turned back to see the captain, who bowed his head as a sign of recognition and farewell. An alarm sounded, the door swung open and four soldiers rushed in. Two led Ravi out and two grabbed Hen, helping her up from her chair. Bobby could only watch as they disappeared behind the wall. When the door closed again he felt relieved. He knew they were safe now, and that gave him the strength to keep fighting. Chim stared for a moment at the empty space that was left by Hen. He turned to Bobby, who smiled at him.
"Sorry Chim, they wouldn't let us take you out of here"
"I know Captain. I'm glad you did it. Now it's just you and me left..."
"You and me." Repeated Bobby, squeezing more tightly the hand of his friend, whose grip had weakened considerably. If it is given to him today to see Chim's death, he wants to experience every part of it. To the last breath. He knelt at the table, folding his hands in prayer.