You volunteered for hazard pay, Jax. Let’s move. SCENE 2: THE CROSSING (3 min) They walk through a dark, humming corridor. Lights flicker. A single blast door is slightly ajar.

(Cole’s rifle lowers an inch.)

(holstering rifle) I don’t remember why I was scared of it anymore.

(radio, exhausted) Containment restored. Dr. Vance… what did you lose?

You okay?

Cole! Backup protocol! Close your eyes.