Once again, sorry everyone it's taken so long. I just couldn't find the time to sit down and write. Hope you enjoy.
Algaway listened intently to Jack's story. He took in every word of it and didn't forget a single detail. When Jack had finished he looked down at the ground, deep in thought. Algaway watched him. He wanted to study every aspect of this Ice Man. As he sat there watching Jack, the microphone in his ear buzzed. "Doctor you'd better come see this."
Algaway slowly got up from his chair and walked towards the door. "I'll be back, Jack. Stay here." He closed the door behind him and walked into the room next door. The wall in between the rooms was a one sided mirror. There was a group of doctors and scientists there who were watching the interview. Algaway made his way to the doctor in charge and looked at a computer screen.
"The lie detector you gave him," the man started, "look at this here. Right after he finished talking about that Rose girl. . . ."
Algaway didn't need to hear another word. He knew what he had to do. He wanted the true story. As he walked back into the interviewing room, Jack looked up from where he was. "Am I free to go now?"
"Not yet boy. We still have some more questions we'd like to ask you. But that's for another day, you must be tired. Here, I have an idea. I'll take you to our lab, so the nurses and doctors can take some samples and do some tests, and then I'll show you the suit you'll be staying in. Does that sound nice?"
"Well, I . . . uh . . . guess that's fine. Will I be able to go soon?"
"Jack, I'm not going to lie. You're probably going to be staying here for a few days."
"Hey I never agreed to—" Jack threatened as he stood up suddenly and advanced towards Algaway.
"Whoa Jack! Hold it! You did agree. Remember."
Jack stopped right in front of Algaway. He was clenching his fists and Algaway knew it. Yet Algaway didn't budge. He knew that Jack knew what his limits were. If Jack so much as raised a fist to Algaway, he would be locked up for good.
Jack slowly lowered his fists and relaxed them. "Good," Algaway continued. "Now follow me and I'll show you the nurse's office." Jack obediently followed Algaway out of the room and to the nurse's office. He felt like an obedient puppy, obeying his every master's command. And he hated it. He hated feeling useless, powerless, obedient. He wanted to get out of there, but he knew he wouldn't be able to by brute force. He had to think of a plan. But before he could do that, he had to be patient. He wanted to see just what this Algaway guy wanted from him.
"This is Nurse Kelly Jack. I want you to do everything she tells you to."
Jack humbly nodded and sat down in a chair in the office. Algaway turned to the door and walked out. He looked nervously at his watch. Two fifty. He was meeting the president in ten minutes. He walked briskly to his office on the fourth floor and got all of his papers together. Another glance at his wrist. Two fifty-seven. He had three minutes to make it to the meeting room, he figured it wise not to keep the president waiting.
At two fifty-nine, he burst into the meeting room and almost stumbled over one of the chairs. The president's men were standing around the room. But there was no president. A flustered looking Belle was standing near a window.
"Thank goodness you're here Doctor! I was afraid you wouldn't make it! He'll be here any minute now; they arrived at the gate just two minutes ago."
As soon as the words were out of her mouth the door swung open and five men in black suits entered. One of them was the president of the United States. "Good afternoon Mr. President. I hope you had a pleasant ride over?"
"Yes. I love the feeling of New York this time of year. It's always a pleasure to visit the big NYC. Before we get started, do you have any coffee? I'm just dying for some nice hot joe."
"Belle, would you get the president some coffee?" Belle nodded and hurried off.
"No cream or sugar," the president called after her. Turning back to Algaway he said, "I like my coffee black."
"As do I my friend. So Mr. President what brings you to the HRI on such short notice?"
"Well it's actually a matter of scientific discovery. I have heard from a reliable source that you have come in contact with a man from the past. Is that true Dr. Algaway?"
"Yes sir, it is very true. However, because of protocol I am not allowed to discuss any further details with you."
"I see. Well if you were to suddenly find yourself facing serious public disorder, I would suggest not giving them any more information either sir."
"With all due respect Mr. President, are you threatening me?"
"The president never threatens Doctor. He merely implies."
"I see. Well Mr. President, I do in fact see a loop hole through this problem in our relationship."
"Oh."
"Yes, if I were to pull some strings here and there, I think I might be able to fill you in on the details."
"Splendid. How soon can this be done?"
"How fast can you give the order?"
"Very funny Doctor," the president chuckled. "Well, I suppose I'm to give you the order now."
"Yes sir. That would be my queue. Now if you'll excuse me for a couple minutes, I'll be back with permission and a detailed summary of my findings so far. Excuse me gentlemen."
I hoped you like it. To be honest, I don't know when I'll get my next chapter out. Hang tight guys! Peace out!
SeaLioness
