Aaron finally lets James go about twenty minutes into their journey. James' arm had stopped bleeding and he regained his strength. Aaron was thankful for that because as they descended the path grew increasingly more dangerous. The air became more smokey and rubble blocked their path more than once. The two men persisted, however, not allowing the smoke or debris to affect their pace.

"Aaron, look over there," James said, pointing to a woman who was tending to a severely injured man.

"Excuse me!" The woman called to them once she noticed them standing there.

"What is it miss?" Aaron asked, approaching her.

"You're going down, right?" She asked and the two men nodded. "There are no working phones on this floor. Please, when you get access to a phone, have someone send an EMT up here for this man." She pleaded desperately. Aaron knelt beside her and placed a hand on her shoulder attempting to comfort her the best he could.

"Yes of course." He said, before looking at James.

"You should descend as well miss," James said softly. The woman shook her head.

"I'm not leaving this man here alone." Aaron and James exchanged glances.

"If that is your decision." Aaron finally said. He respected this woman's choice. She was very brave and he told her as much. With promises of phone calls, James and Aaron continued on. They tried every phone they could get to, but it wasn't until they reached the thirty-first floor did they find a working phone.

"Can I make a call?" James asked. "I have a boyfriend who's probably worried sick about me."

Aaron blinked in surprise, before nodding and handing James the phone. As James made his call, Aaron turned and surveyed the area, taking in the destruction. It was crazy to think that this disaster had only happened a half-hour ago. Aaron's hand clenched. He was worried about Alexander. He knew he must be worried sick, not to mention scared out of his mind.

"I'm done, Aaron." Aaron looked over and saw James holding the phone out, his eyes glassy.

"Thank you." He said. He took the phone and dialed Alexander's phone number.

"Aaron!?"