A Touching Encounter (2)

Scarlett's gaze tensed as she glanced at Rex, urgently saying, "Something's happened to Seven. We need to check on him!" She moved toward the door, but Rex caught her hand.

"Stop!" 

Frowning, she looked at him. "Why did you stop me? We should check his status..."

"Did you forget he's our sniper? If the enemy took him down, it means—"

Scarlett was stunned.

"—I get it!" She interrupted Rex before he could finish his sentence. Because this mission involved her mother, her attention was distracted.

As her mind became more focused, she touched her earpiece and said, "Nine, Twelve, check Seven's position. He hasn't reported in."

"Right away," Twelve responded.

"Be careful, guys," she cautioned. After giving them instructions, she hurried to the back door.