407 Rescue in the jungle 1 (1/2)

Friday

9:05 PM

Liz, Max, Mia, and Hunter are on the airplane which is headed to Brazil.

They are going to visit Dr. Thomas as fellow researchers in the medical field.

Dr. Thomas is kept in a remote facility that is guarded by the military, so our group assumed that they are being watched and that it's easy for the military to check how Dr. Williams and her associates arrived in the country.

In order to avoid suspicion, they are traveling on a regular flight (first class). There is no direct flight from Seattle to their desired destination, so their itinerary includes switching three airplanes before they move to ground transportation. If there are no delays, they will reach the facility where Dr. Thomas is around noon on the next day.

Max would prefer his private jet. Actually, Max would prefer not to be here at all, but he didn't have a choice.

To understand what is going on, we need to go back to Monday, when Liz was in Max's office at the Alpha Group HQ.

When she told him that Dr. Thomas is in trouble, Max called Ian and Hunter to come and discuss the issue.

Max hoped that Ian will find out how that place in the jungle is an impenetrable fortress guarded by people and advanced weapons and ferocious beasts, and how that information will deter Liz from trying something reckless.

At the same time, Max believed that his adrenaline-junkie brother (aka Hunter) will agree with Max on how Liz staying safe is very important, but he soon realized that he was wrong.

After fifteen minutes of discussion where Liz disclosed what she knows about Dr. Thomas and the location she is at currently, Ian went to his computer lab, with the goal to find out more about that facility.

With all the things Max requested from Ian in the last six months, Ian ended up picking up hacking skills and he can do quite a bit of things on his own.

”So, we agree that this woman needs rescuing. Correct?”, Hunter wanted to make sure.

Liz looked at Max expectantly and he nodded stiffly which made Liz smile because she knew he agreed to make her happy. Liz was grateful, but she wanted Max to understand that she wants to help Dr. Thomas, but not at the cost of others getting hurt. Especially not Max.

”I don't want us to do something reckless.”, Liz said. ”Let's wait and see what Ian can find.”

Max smiled at Liz's words and kissed her temple.

”No matter what Ian finds, that woman is in trouble. Think about how important is to save her.”, Hunter told Liz.

”You can't put a value on human life.”, Liz responded quickly.

Liz exhaled heavily when she understood that Dr. Thomas is evidence. That woman knows too much.

Max observed Hunter. ”You have something on your mind?”

Hunter's eyes didn't leave Liz. ”If we are going to save her, someone needs to get inside.”

Max frowned when he understood that Hunter is talking about Liz. ”No.”

Hunter shrugged. ”Do you have any other ideas? That woman is held somewhere with tight security and being monitored. We can't send her detailed instructions on what to do without alerting whoever is holding her. I can go, but they have no idea who I am, while they know Liz and she was invited. It would not be strange that she…”

”No.”, Max cut off Hunter.

Liz placed her hand on Max's forearm. ”Let him talk.”

Max glared at Liz. ”What for? So that he can say that you should go and get Dr. Thomas to a safe spot and wait for the rescue? If they are smart, they will check you for weapons. How will you defend yourself? Your kicks are nothing compared to firearms. You are not going in there, Liz. There is no way I'm letting you out of my sight.”