The emergency room of the hospital was crowded with people when they all limped in, covered with mud. Nick's hair was singed, his skin felt sunburned, and had a gash on his head, but he had never felt happier.

They had defeated a Hydra.

Laurie was slumped into one of the waiting room chair. She looked shaken and both of her knees were scraped up.

Jules was sat in a wheelchair, his leg elevated and Cindy in his lap.

The Grace kids didn't look much better. Jared had a bruise over one eyes. Simon had twisted his ankle, and it had swelled up so that it no longer fit his shoe. Mallory had a gash on her cheek that she said she hoped would heal and look like a dueling scar.

All of them looked like they might fall asleep where they stood.