Black Elm is further away than the bunker, but Eddie doesn't see any other possible way for them to get to safety. The streets that lead in the direction of the bunker are just too busy, too full of people who definitely want to hurt them if they were to get their hands on them.
 
He can't let that happen. Even if it means stashing Chrissy somewhere safe, hiding her, and then leading people away if he has to.
 
It's what he's done before, in a different world, and he'll do it again.
 
"Here," he whispers, pulling her down a different street. They're the only ones there and he tries to keep their footsteps from echoing. "Do you have your phone? Can you call Alex?"