Chapter 10
"What was the case we were on when I lost my memory, K.I.T.T.?"
"An industrial espionage case. Someone broke into Knight Industries' research and development lab and stole a sample of nanites."
"What's a nanite?" Carlee inquired.
Carlee sat in K.I.T.T.'s driver seat out in the mansion's spacious garage.
K.I.T.T. was the only vehicle in residence, leaving a lot of open space.
There was an office area, that she had discovered was hers, and a bank of computers and other electrical gadgets belonging to Bonnie.
A visual representation of a nanite appeared on K.I.T.T.'s dash monitor. His new, single monitor, was a streamlined LCD screen five inches wide and nearly that tall.
The nanite on the screen, scaled up to be visible with the naked eye, looked like nothing more impressive than a germ.
"A nanite is a microscopic machine. Their uses are limitless. They are mostly being developed for medical use, but Dr. Richards has come up with several ways for me to utilize them, my avatar being one way."
"Why steal nanites from Knight Industries?" Carlee wanted to know.
"Knight industries has made the biggest gains in uses and development of them."
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"K.I.T.T. and I have been able to trace the stolen nanites. They're about to be shipped to Russia," Carlee sat across Devon's desk from him. She fought to remain calm.
"No! You are not going after them. Without your memories, you're vulnerable!"
"K.I.T.T. has brought me up to speed on the case, and I know how to defend myself! I'll be fine!" Carlee snapped, tired of being treated like an invalid.
"Carlee..." Devon didn't get a chance to finish.
Carlee sprang to her feet and stormed out of the office.
Picking up the phone, Devon pushed a couple of buttons. "K.I.T.T., do not allow Carlee to leave the grounds."
"You're too late, Devon. She commed me just before you and told me to meet her out front."
"Damn!" Devon slammed his hand down on his desk in frustration. "Keep her safe!"
"I will!"