The battle is close. Too close. Way too close, for a man who is close to both physical and emotional shock. And just because Caitlin is carrying him, that doesn't mean he feels any better about getting home.

"You better not drop me, Cait. What would all the other heroes say?" Strange how he still finds some of his sense of humor, as he grins at the big redhead and then at Allie and Raps.