Roy stepped closer so he could hear who the doctor was speaking to.
"No way … leave them all … because of it…" Dr. Gretsch spoke hastily and failed his attempt to keep it a whisper. Still, Roy couldn't catch all he spoke. From those few words, though, one could tell he was agitated.
There was a muffled voice that responded, but Dr. Gretsch instantly shouted, "No!"
"I have … my decision and … final … better way."
With that, Roy sensed the call had ended and continued on his way.
Dr. Gretsch turned to the entrance door sharply and had a look that was a mix of fear and suspicion. Did someone hear? If they did, how much? He stood up and went over, but peering his head outside, there was no one.
…
'Who was Dr. Gretsch talking to?' Roy wondered, having already returned to the APC.
— No way … leave them all … because of it…
