Scarlett flipped through the magazine, not really reading the articles or seeing the pictures. She could understand why Flint was going a little stir crazy here. She glanced at the bed where her friend slept. She hadn't noticed any movement or signs of consciousness. She sighed and set the magazine down. Maybe they needed Shipwreck and his Anne of Green Gables, she chuckled. That story had gotten around the base and although he was teased about it, he held up pretty well under the pressure. Then again, she shrugged, we are talking about Shipwreck! No amount of teasing seem to bother the guy!
"Any news?" Cover Girl poked her head in the doorway.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be on duty?" Scarlett asked, surprised, but pleased to see her friend.
"Hey, she's my roommie, too!" Cover Girl joked, glancing over at the bed. "How's she doing?"
Scarlett shrugged. "The same. They came in and checked the monitors and saw that she had a brain spike every time they saw that man on the security tapes, so he must've been doing something to her! Still waiting on toxicology."
"Bummer," sighed Cover Girl, sitting on the edge of the bed. She squeezed Lady Jaye's hand. "Come on, Al, it's time to wake up! You're in a hospital, for God's sake! Surprised you aren't going mental!" she giggled.
Scarlett rolled her eyes. "Gee, I wish I had thought of that. That'll really wake her up!"
Cover Girl smiled and shrugged. "It was worth a try, Red! Did Flint try the whole Snow White thing?"
Scarlett found herself rolling her eyes again, but laughing. "Not sure and he didn't tell! I'm surprised she isn't waking up with you in here making all this noise!"
Cover Girl smiled, knowing her friend was joking. "Well, just in case, I brought chocolate and some other things," she said, patting the bag on her shoulder. "Figure we could do a girl's time if only someone would wake up!" she said close to Jaye's ear. She frowned when she didn't get a reaction.
"Okay," she sighed, "guess it isn't working. Have to move on to Plan B I guess."
"Which is?"
"I haven't thought of that yet! Give me a break!"
"Excuse me, ladies," said a MP, peering in the doorway. "We've been asked to tell you to keep it down."
Cover Girl stuck her tongue out at his back as he shut the door. "Takes a lot of nerve," she mumbled.
Scarlett laughed. "Hey, he wasn't bad looking. Surprised you aren't out there flirting."
Cover Girl got a thoughtful look on her face. "Nah, that would be tacky. Plus, figure we'll have to subdue Allie once she comes around."
The girls continued to chatter. Meanwhile, the MP outside who had spoken to them glanced at his partner. "Not much sense us both standing here while the two are in there," he said, jerking his head towards the door. "Not much getting by them, trained as they are. I've been on duty less time than you. Why don't you go get some coffee or something. It'll be a long night," he sighed.
The second MP smiled at him. He was young and hadn't held the position too long. "Are you sure we won't get in trouble?"
"I'll cover for you, don't worry," said the older, more experienced one. "I mean, what if you had to go to the bathroom, right? Go get some coffee and give yourself like a 10 minute break, then head back here. Things will be okay."
"Sure!" agreed the younger guy. "Hey, thanks!"
"Not a problem," smiled the other one. Good, he thought, now to get rid of the other two.
He knocked on the door and opened it. Looking in at the two female Joes, he apologized for the interruption.
"The nurse came by and said the doctor wanted to talk to you about the toxicology results in his office, where it will be more confidential," he said seriously.
The women exchanged glances. "Should one of us stay here?" asked the redhead.
The MP smiled at them. "Not much going to happen. My friend went to go use the facilities for a moment, but I think I can handle it in the few minutes he's gone. I'll wait inside the room if you want."
The women nodded and set off for the doctor's office after the MP had given them directions. They were both anxious to hear the results.
The MP smiled as he shut the door behind them. He had sent them off on a wild goose chase and only had about five minutes before they figured out what was up. He had to be quick.
He went over to the bed and pressed an object to Lady Jaye's temple. "Aufstehen," he commanded. "Get up."
Lady Jaye's eyes opened and she looked up at the MP, confused.
"Ja?" she answered in German.
He smiled at her. "Very good," he continued in German. "Your instructions are as follows. You are to awake and tell the Joes that you no longer want to remain a part of their team, then you are to report to the Leiter. You will call the number to speak to him and you will be given further instructions."
"Ja," agreed Lady Jaye. He held the object to her temple again and she laid back down, closing her eyes.
He smiled. Mission accomplished, he thought.
He assumed his post just outside the doorway as the other MP returned. "Where are the Joes?" he questioned.
He smiled, sticking to the story. "A nurse came by to tell them to report to the doctor's office for the toxicology report. I have been checking on the patient, but she's still sleeping," he shrugged, trying not to look that intelligent. "I'd better get back in there since I told them that's where I'd be."
"Okay," the other agreed, shrugging. He was just glad he had a break and would return the favor to his partner later. Nice guy, he thought.
Cover Girl and Scarlett returned a few moments later. They approached the MP angrily. "What was that all about? First, we couldn't find the doctor's office, then we were told the report wasn't in yet!"
The MP shrugged. "I'm just telling you what the nurse said. He seemed like he belonged here. It was quiet in here, though, so if it was a trick, nobody tried anything," he said, planting the suggestion in the ladies' minds.
They exchanged glances. "At least nothing happened," reasoned Cover Girl. She looked at Lady Jaye. "Still sleeping," she sighed, settling down in the chair.
They heard a groan and looked over at the bed. "Is she.." began Scarlett.
"I'll get the nurse!" Cover Girl jumped out from the chair and ran out the door.