I lost Terry Hintz

[Sandworm]

When I got the bicycle, after defeating the giant mutant, I thought it would be a good idea for the party to rest in the same red area. When I woke up, Terry was gone. I found a note telling me to go somewhere and get him back. I don't know where that is. I was worried I would die and lose a lot of progress, so I used the bike to cross the gaps in Area 1 and found the nearest save crow.

Did I lose him forever? Is this part of the plot? Where should I go?

Please no spoilers.

[Lineder]

Yep. He gone 4 gud and you could have kept him.

[tentaclemage]

You should have gotten a letter saying something like "If you want your guy back, come find us." Those guys are hiding in one of the caves or buildings in the town a little past where you find Olan and Rage.

[✨goeywong✨]

I lose him too in certain situation...

[Sandworm]

Just found out how to get him back.

After my last save, I had to go back to the area with three doors and one cracked enterance. Unfortunately, I had to give up my 70 mags. After reaching the area, I had to go past the bar where I meant the drunk guy with a bow and the luchador and find an entrance with a blue rocket. There I found Terry being held hostage.

[SpaceBikerV]

This is a random event that happens if you rest in camps(open areas with a campfire) rather than inns(where a guy looks after you, for a price of course).

So if you don't want to lose anyone you better find an inn.

Or you could save before sleeping in a camp and load game if something bad happens. (not recommended)

[wcc]

Just use items to restore your health, or go to inns. Saves you lots of nerves.