“Who did Eli have?” Blake asked. “His wife?” “He had nobody. That was the problem. But before I get into that, I want to be sure you understand that there’s no way to leave here without starting an epidemic. The compulsion quiets down a little after you’ve been sick. You should have enough control then to go into town and buy whatever you’ll need that isn’t in that computerized bag Eli says you have.” “Buy medical supplies?” “Yes.” “You’re going to trust me enough to let me go into town?” “Yes, but nobody travels alone. There’s too much temptation to do harm. Blake, you aren’t ever going to be
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