"Dad, Dad."
Leo went forward and shook his sleeping father awake. The old man opened his eyes, looking at the crowd in confusion.
"I don't believe we've gotten your names."
"My name is Evelyn Ford, and this is my boyfriend, Ronan Kendrick. You can just call us by our names."
"Alright, Evelyn. Could you please take a look at my uncle?"
The room was very dim, with a coal stove providing the only light.
"Don't just stand in the doorway. Do you have a kerosene lamp?"
"Everyone, spread out. Don't block the way," Drake said with a wave of his hand. Everyone except Leo left.
"Evelyn, our base doesn't have much of anything. Should we move my uncle outside?"
"It's too cold outside. His body can't take it. I'll go get my medical kit."
Evelyn Ford returned to the vehicle to get her medical case. Inside was an old-fashioned, battery-powered flashlight.
Back in the earthen house, Evelyn turned on the flashlight and handed it to Ronan Kendrick, asking him to hold it for light.
