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Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, JULIUS CAESAR
The area around Murdock’s and Declan’s homes was a flurry of activity.
“Who’s going?” Declan asked the adults sitting around the table.
“I have to,” Murdock said. “We all know who is attacking. I’ve stated many times that I protect the medical facility—how can I now abandon them?”
“I’m going,” Mei Lee said. “Annie and Irene are friends, family. I can’t stay behind.”
“I’m going,” Emily said, just as Murdock was about to object. “For the same reason as Mei Lee.”
“I’m going,” Declan said, as Murdock was raising his arms to object. “I’m going for my friend, my brother. To watch his back, because he needs it.”
Murdock raised his arms. “As much as I appreciate it, I think our resources are best served by Decla
