A Fork in the Road...

OK. Here's the deal. I have two scenarios that could play out from here and i can't decide which one I should go with. That's where you come in! I'll put up a poll and you guys can tell me which way you want the story to go. this is a pretty awesome opportunity! I mean, how many times do you get the chance to decide what happens in a story you're reading? Right?

OK, I'll post the two paths and you can vote.