A/N: This will help bridge the gap between the Half-Life and Portal series that Valve created when they realized Episode Three wasn't going to be ready any time soon. It also attempts to answer some questions left behind, like: Whatever happened to Doug Rattmann? How did GLaDOS end up back in Aperture Science when she was left out in the parking lot when we last saw her? Where did the relaxation vault go?
People who have read my previous story, Calypso, may be wondering, "Does this story take place in the same universe as Calypso?"
Just read. :)
They told him that the relaxation vault was like closing your eyes and opening them again.
They told him that he wouldn't even know he had been in hibernation for an extended period of time.
They told him that he wouldn't dream.
But Doug Rattmann dreamt.
"I'm telling you, this is our generation's moon shot."
"I would've rather gone to the moon."
Pictures. Paintings. Calendars. No hope.
"I can't see you, but I know you're in there. Is it just coincidence that you've been diagnosed with schizophrenia and now believe a homicidal computer is out to get you? Come on, how likely is that?"
Time, relative. Regrets. Caroline, I'm so sorry!
"C'mon, you don't need those anymore. You're fine."
It's like seeing but not with my eyes! JOHNSON! You doomed us all!
You let the bot bring her back. She'll never wake up. Youkilledheryoukilledher.
"Murderer."
For a moment Rattmann thought he had died. Then…
"Rise and shine, Mr. Rattmann…"