"Yes, but you have to explain it to them," Jim says with just a hint of humor in his voice. "Make sure that the wounded have at least one sailor to help them, two to carry the unconscious. Find out what gear, if any, anyone managed to grab.

"And tell them that we'd best get moving fast. I suspect that night is not far off, and you and I are the only ones with winter gear.

"Oh, and does it seem like we are anywhere near your snowmobile?"