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There are some scientists holed up at the hospital; Archie wants to warn them about Van Ark and find out what they know.

Archie says she liked Van Ark when they met. Nadia questions the reliability of this judgement, based on Archie's positive opinion of everyone she meets.

Nadia warns you of a cluster of fast zombies approaching. There are too many to outrun, so you’ll have to shoot your way through.

Nadia guides you through the mob of zombies, directing your fire to the closest targets. After a tense few moments, you emerge victorious.

You arrive to see that the hospital's half burned down. There are three bodies outside; Archie suspects the involvement of Van Ark's men.

Archie finds a woman in the ruins who begs for your help. Archie tells you to get her into a wheelchair and get out of the hospital.

The woman you rescued tells you that people from the Jeffro complex arrived in the guise of researchers and burned down the hospital at night.

Monica reveals she's been bitten, before revealing that Van Ark plans to attack New Canton next.

Monica begins to succumb. She asks Archie to kill her. Archie hesitates, but then helps end Monica's suffering.

Archie reacts philosophically to Monica's passing.

Nadia welcomes you back to New Canton. She informs you that the council have decided to preemptively attack Jeffro, and you should rest up so that you can take part in the raid.