Flashback

After dropping Kiernan off at her apartment, Alastair lounged around at his desk while Rachael was fast asleep on the couch.

Alastair let out a sigh as he turned his attention to the unconscious Rachael.

Man does this kid do anything besides sleep...? He wondered to himself.

Sighing once more, Alastair laid back in his chair, shutting his eyes.

"Doctor, have you prepared the patient for his upcoming surgery?" A woman asked.

"Yes, it seems that the boy is physically ready to handle the operation; his body has responded to the injections just fine." A man replied.

"Excellent, now go retrieve him," the woman said.

"Oh, and Doctor Honch," the woman continued.

"You are looking quite pale, tell me; you haven't grown attached to this experiment, have you?" The woman asked, narrowing her eyes.

"No, ma'am," The Doctor quickly replied.

"Now, if you'll excuse me," he coughed.

"I shall go and prepare experiment 367 for his operation," he said, taking his leave.

"We'll see about that

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