Put Charlie out of his misery

Taking a second look at Charlie’s wounds you consider your options, even with the extra supplies you have just liberated from the pharmacy you doubt that Dorothy would be able to save his life. But even if by some miracle she is able, Charlie is going to be a drain on your resources for weeks if not months before he is able to pull his weight. The more you consider your choices it becomes clear that there is only one practical option.

With the decision made you reach for your knife, glancing over your shoulder you see the hope fade from Cassie’s eyes “I’m sorry, there is nothing we can do” you inform her “He’s as good as dead, all we can do is make his passing easier” you add.

Fresh tears spill from Cassie’s eyes “No, Please save him” she sobs as she tries to push past Ritter.

“It’s too late” you reply as you raise your knife resting he blade against Charlie’s throat.

You can see a gleam of pleasure in Ritter’s eye as you turn you attention to him “Get her out of here” you say you voice sounding distant “She doesn’t need to see this”.

Turning your back on both of them you listen to the sounds of a struggle as Ritter drags the poor girl out of the office. You can feel your hand shaking as you hold the blade against Charlie’s throat. Closing your eyes you say a silent prayer as you slice through the soft flesh.

A wave of nausea sweeps over you as you remain crouched over the body of the young man whose life you have just extinguished. Trembling you wipe your blade off and slowly get to your feet, stumbling out of the office your thoughts turn to Cassie. What is to become of her, should you offer to let her join your group or just send her on her way?

Back in the pharmacy you glance around expecting to find Ritter and Cassie close by, but only darkness surrounds you. Sounds of a scuffle reach your ears and you make your way towards the noise.

“Stop fighting” you hear Ritter’s voice growl “or you’ll join your brother”.

The unmistakable sound of tearing fabric leaves a clear image of exactly what Ritter’s plans for Cassie entails.