Carter awakens with a start and frantically tries to push the arms holding him away. As his mind begins to clear he sees Shorty standing over him, and he stops his protestations.
"D...d...ear God... did you see it? It was awful...awful..." The professor lowers his head and begins to sob into his chest.
Carter hears Thomas run into the room announcing a mob of cultists on his heels.
Is this how it's going to end? Well if it is, I'll not go gently...
Carter wipes his eyes and his nose on his sleeve, and slowly gets to his feet. He still seems a little unsure of his footing as he reaches for his gun and takes aim at the doorway.