"It's not good, Jethro," he said quietly. "He's been beaten badly enough that he has two broken ribs on each side which means there could be itnernal bleeding. I won't know for sure until we get to the hospital. He was whipped, as were the other subs in the room... but he could have scars from it on his back depending on how well he heals. All of this is just physical and I fear I will find more one I can examine him more... fully at the hospital. I can not attest to what his emotional state will be like once he regains full consciousness..."

Tony whimpered softly and grabbed at Jethro's arm.

"Pl-please... w-want t-to go... out of h-here..."