Chapter 6

Yvonne Hartman sat at her large glass desk. She looked into a compact mirror and fixed her lipstick. One of her employees entered her office. "Ms. Hartman there's a video call for you." She said. "Thank you Addy I'll check it right away." Yvonne said, then she dismissed the young lady. Addy went back to her desk and transferred the video call to Yvonne's Macbook.

When her laptop began pinging, Yvonne put her makeup away and tapped the enter key. The face of one of her agents popped up. "It's come to my attention that a young lady and man from Westonbrough are showing suspicious interest in Subject 362867." He said. Yvonne was alarmed. "What sort of interest?" She asked. "They've been in contact with conspiracy theorists and a medical student." Yvonne made notes of what her agent was saying. "Is the medical student a concern?" She asked. "No ma'am." The agent replied. "Have you set up surveillance?" Yvonne questioned. "I attempted to smuggle a camera into the girl's home, but it was destroyed." The agent said. "Do you have another plan?" Yvonne asked, frustrated. Sensing his boss's frustration at his camera fluke, the agent grew nervous. "Um, yes ma'am. I plan on making contact with the girl's parents at a community event later today." He said. "Good luck. I'll expect a report on your plan's success, or lack thereof." Yvonne said, then she closed her laptop. She rubbed her temples and took a deep breath. Dealing with that agent always gave her a headache. He was utterly incompetent but he was also extremely valuable to Torchwood.

A light bulb in Yvonne's office flickered and she rolled her eyes. From her window she could see the construction site of the new Torchwood Tower. Every day it grew taller and taller, and in just a few months she would be able to set up her new office. Until then she'd just have to cope.

Yvonne's close friend and colleague Rajesh Singh came into her office. He greeted her warmly then approached the window. "I can't wait to get to work in that tower." He said dreamily. "I've already begun preparing the formulas we'll need to study that strange occurrence." He continued explaining his plans and Yvonne listened politely. When Rajesh left her office to go and continue his work, Yvonne called Addy into her office. "Yes Ms. Hartman?" Addy asked when she arrived. "Have Sebastian bring up that library computer. I'd like to run a scan on it now. I've waited long enough!" Yvonne responded. Addy nodded and left the office.