Chp. 52 "Great News"

"Andrea, we've found something."

I allowed Henson's words to sink into my mind, trying to comprehend. My heart raced in my chest, realizing he was talking about the BD3.

I swallowed dryly, responding,"What?"

"Remember how we discussed the concern of transmitting the Healing ability to other people?"

I nodded in response, recalling how we had spoken about the number of hormones could be in a single antibiotic. I waited for him to continue.

"Well, we've mastered the antibiotic, but there's something that might cause some suspicion."

I looked at him, pretty confused as to what would arouse suspicion. I mean, there were thousands of people dying and suffering.

I questioned, "What's that?"

He folded his hands on the wood desk, making me understand that there was something more serious going on here.

"I'll explain this the best way I can, to where you understand, ok?"

I could only nod.

"This antibiotic, considering it contains you and Blaine's Healing hormones, is extremely strong." He shifted in his seat, letting me know he was quite anxious in whatever he was trying to explain to me. "Whoever is given this antibiotic will be healed from the BD3, yes, but it will completely heal the host."

I looked at him, still pretty confused as to why this would be suspicious to the public. I mean, isn't that what we had strived for, for so long? I shrugged, "How is this bad?"

He smiled weakly, knowing I didn't understand the bad news. He leaned forward, "This antibiotic will cure everything within the person. This includes any type of cancer, any skin wound, STD's, Alzheimer's, every possible sickness Andrea. Do you understand? They will be a completely new human being, technically speaking."

Now I understood, and I knew exactly why Henson was worried. People would be cured completely, from anything ranging from tiny diseases to extreme cases of things that were incurable to society's eye. This would be a major breakthrough but could also stir up a lot a controversy if it wasn't executed correctly. I rubbed my forehead with stressful thought, "But they won't be a Healer, correct?"

He shook his head slightly, seeking to feel a bit more relieved at this, "Correct."

I leaned back in my chair now, realizing I had been leaving forward out of anxiousness. I rubbed the back of my neck, knowing the pros and cons of this antibiotic and trying to weigh them.

I looked up at him, "If we don't, a lot of people will die."

Then I thought about Avery, and how her withering body was now near paralyzed with pain. It had now been two entire weeks, and she was almost completely unresponsive. I was afraid, and up until now I had started to actually believe she wasn't going to make it.

We had to go through with this antibiotic.

Henson knew, I knew, we all knew. This was the human race, and I knew this was do or die now, literally.

Then Henson spoke out, realizing I must've been thinking about Avery "When can I give it to Avery?"

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I whispered softly, "Avery, wake up," I nudged her slightly, hoping her pain meds didn't have her out cold. I felt her skin then, feeling the hotness that had been there since day one. Her lips were white and dry, and considering the more severe symptoms, her joints spasmed every once in awhile.

I watched her move slightly, and her face contorted into pain as she began waking up. I felt my heart tear, and I was suddenly even more excited to tell her about the cure.

The more she began waking up the more I realized how hard it actually was for her. She was in extreme pain, and it was killing me to see it.

When I would leave the room I would try to leave the pain behind too, to try and focus on the task at hand. Then I would step foot back into this room and step right back into the depression and pain, because I would see the girl I was in love with suffering in pain.

I put my hand on her head, wishing I could somehow take some of the pain away. I just wanted to see her smile again, but maybe this news would do it for her.

I switched the bedside lamp on, and suddenly I saw her eyes that were now laced with brownish red liquid. I knew that it was blood, and I knew she had gotten even worse since the last time I had seen her. I felt tears welling in my eyes as she struggled to look at me, so I propped myself above her, careful not to put any pressure on her body.

"Avery, they've found a cure. They're gonna make you better baby," I hadn't realized it until now, but I was crying. All of the stress inside of me was now being released, and as I sobbed silently into Avery I knew she understood me.

She whispered, "That's... great."

She was weak but she managed to muster up words. I cried into her neck silently as I held her in my arms, finally feeling a release I had been longing for, for quite some time now.

I cupped her face in my hands and kissed her lips that were hot with fever, but I didn't care. My face was damp with tears as I smiled into her kisses, feeling my heart race in my chest from the excitement.

Then I remembered, I needed to tell Max and Gage.

I sat up from her and smiled, "I need to tell Max..."

She dropped her hand from my face, seeming to lose her strength. She nodded, "Go."

I bolted out of the room and through the lab, running as fast as I could towards the elevator. I knew Max was probably relaxing in his room, so I knew exactly where to go. I nearly fell into the elevator and to my surprise I wasn't the only one in there.

A tall blonde, her long but tone legs captivating my gaze as I allowed my eyes to travel up her body. She had light brown eyes that were laced with green flecks, and her red lips were coated deliciously with lipstick. She was wearing office attire, a skirt and a flowy shirt with, finished with heels that defined her leg muscles.

And suddenly I couldn't breath.

She smiled slightly, letting me know that I had been caught staring at her. She was reading files before I had interrupted her, but she spoke, "You look as if you were in a hurry."

Her voice was smooth and sexy, and when my eyes caught hers I felt my heart race. I smiled, attempting to sound un-phased by her but failing miserably. I nodded, "I have some good news to deliver."

She eyed me slightly and held her hand out, "Agent Berkley."

I took her hand, "Andrea Mason."

She tilted her head then, smiling, "Fred Mason's daughter, I've heard good things about you."

I smiled, leaving over and pressing the floor I needed. I leaned casually against the metal wall trying to look cool, "Have you?"

She nodded, closing her folder and turning to completely face me. This allowed me to take in her full figure, and let me tell you it was something else.

She sighed, "How's your friend?"

I heard a slight emphasis in her voice, something along the lines that might indicate she knew Avery was more than just a friend. I smiled at the fact that she knew I was a lesbian, "That's actually the good news I was delivering."

She seemed to understand then, and her eyes widened in shock, "They've found a cure?"

I nodded, "Me and doctor Henson have been working on that, it finally paid off."

She slumped into the elevator wall, signifying she was just as shocked as I pictures Max and Gage to be.

Then suddenly the elevator came to a halt, and red emergency lights began to blink. I looked around frantically, not understanding what was going on. The intercom then came on, "Everyone please remain calm, there has been a security breach. Stay where you are, we are handling the situation."

Agent Berkley looked at me, seeming to be calm but anxious with the situation at hand. She spoke, "A security breach?"

I shrugged, wondering what exactly was happening. Who would be trying to break into one of the most confidential places in the United States?

And then suddenly I realized what was going on.

The Government was here.