“You can’t do this alone, Max,” she called out as she ran towards him. Something was bothering her and she couldn’t hold it in. Max slowly turned around and faced her. “Max…” she began. “I’ve known you all my life and seeing you risk your life like this is not something I’m going to do.

“Kelly..” Max started. “This is extremely dangerous and I don’t…”

“I know that, Max,” Kelly interrupted. “I know it’s dangerous. I know what we’re in for. I just don’t want you to be going at it alone.” Tears began forming in Kelly’s eyes. “I want to help you. Please realize that.”

“Fine,” Max sneered as he turned back around and headed for the gate.

What a stubborn fool, Kelly thought. She wiped the tears from her eyes and sped up to catch up with Max and they stopped at the gate.

A man in a black suit and top hat appeared from their left and stood in front of them. His eyes scanned the two up and down with a crooked smile. “Mr. Powers…Miss Lea…” The man started. “Are you ready?”