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of my eye, I saw some of the guards running our way. I held my arm across my chest the numbness still hadn’t faded and I was sure Chris had managed to break it. As the guards came to a stop a few feet away. I told them that it was a disagreement and things had been settled, but I would be happy if they could help Tessa and I get Chris inside so the Doc could have a look at both of us.
    As I walked into the conference room turned triage I couldn’t see out of the eye that had been closing. Chris’ face was still pale and I could see the sweat streaming from his forehead. I was pretty sure I looked worse, but I didn’t say anything. Doc came in and saw Chris first as I sat on the other bed behind a screen.
    I heard the door “Where the fuck is that idiot?” I heard Amy’s voice. I knew that she wasn’t on about Chris so I just sat quietly hoping that she would leave. My hopes were dashed as the screen was pulled back and I saw the look of anger on her face.
    “What’s up Amy?” I asked.
    Her hands actually shook as she said “What the fuck do you mean by that? All I heard was that you and Chris went at each other.”
    “Just a misunderstanding.”
    “Like shit it was. You told him that you didn’t want him to go along on your suicide mission. Didn’t you?”
    “He sort of already knew.”
    She looked puzzled “Then how the fuck did you to start fighting?”
    I looked at the floor and I actually felt like a dick. “I sort of told Tessa to shut up and not interfere.”
    Now she just looked plain shocked.
    “He got a couple of lucky shots in,” I said trying to grin through the pain in my face.
    “That’s not fucking funny Marc. Chris has become very protective of Tessa since she became pregnant.”
    Now I started to get a little pissed off “If he is that protective then why the fuck was he arguing about coming to the oil rig?”
    Amy sighed and walked closer “He’s been feeling torn between his duty to Tessa and their baby, and his duty to you and the Bunker. Tessa said earlier on that she wouldn’t stand in his way if he wanted to come with you. She knows that you and Chris have been through a lot and that you’re like brothers.”
    Sitting on the bed I saw more movement behind Amy and saw David appear behind her. The fucker was actually smiling when he saw my face.
    “I see you’ve spoken with Chris then?”
    I nodded which caused me to grimace.
    “Good thing cause that the exact thing I wanted to do to you when you came to speak with me earlier. Good thing I am such a civilized person.”
    “What he came to you as well?” Amy asked spinning around.
    David nodded “Don’t be so hard on him Amy. When he came to me, Jennie had been to see him first and strong-armed him into coming to see me.” The smile on his face didn’t even waver as he said that.
    She looked over her shoulder at me “You deserve everything that you got.” And headed for the door.
    “What no get better kisses?” I shouted.
    She turned to look at me with murder in her eyes. Taking two steps forward, she stopped and shook her head before turning to the door and leaving.
    “You know there are times,” David said shaking his head slowly.
    “What do you mean times?”
    “Times when you deserve to have your arse kicked.”
    Doc came in and his face said that he wasn’t pleased either. Now I was frightened because I knew if there was anyone who could inflict pain without injury he would be the one.
    “Well, you probably know that Chris’ arm is broken. He also has three broken fingers. He’s not very happy with you at the moment Marc.” Doc said snapping on some rubber gloves.
    “I didn’t want the fight Doc.”
    “I’m sure you didn’t,” David said from behind the Doc.
    “Piss off David!” I replied.
    His reply was a low laugh. The Doc put some pressure on my elbow and I nearly blacked out. He made a clicking noise in his mouth and then started softly pressing on my face. When he pressed on the cheekbone