Hey Guys!
If you didn't play RE6, so I suggest you read about Chris' campaign, cause we are going to talk about those facts! :)
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Plan B.
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"I don't know what to say." Jill got teary-eyed "Maybe if I had let him retire nothing like this would have happened."
"It would have happened anyway, because he would've had some missions before he actually could retire. Maybe it was just fate. It's not your fault." Claire said holding Jill's hand.
"You Are right, thanks." Jill knew she didn't need any more guilty in her life and Claire was right.
"But he'll get over it, I'm sure."
"Unfortunately it's part of our profession. Just as Piers sacrificed himself, Richard also did that for me. The truth is that he'll never forget what happened, but he needs to learn how to live with it."
"The sad thing about this, I think, is that although Piers was kind of old to be Chris' son, somehow they felt something like this for each other. Respect, trust and concern from a son to his father. Piers didn't give up on Chris, just as son would do to his father. It's easy to understand why Chris trusted him so much and felt that Piers would be the right person to replace him. I'm sure he would feel honored to be replaced by Piers."
"It hurts to know that neither of us were close to Chris when he lost his memory and went through all this. I wish I could thank Piers for what he did for Chris, for us." Jill looked up "I only hope he's fine somewhere."
"I understand that after Finn, Piers and all other men he lost, Chris would naturally get colder and stronger. But I know you can help..."
"Claire..."
"No... I ain't kidding this time, Jill. He trusts you even more than he trusts himself. You were the first loss that he had on a mission and the most painful. If life has allowed him to get you back, please do not change it."
Jill got teary-eyed again. Claire was right. Jill didn't know what to expect from Chris now. But she agreed she could not stay away from him. This was something she didn't even want to try.
"Jill , I'm not asking you to be couple, although it is something I would really appreciate and you know that. I'm just asking you not to get away from him. I know how cold and distant he may seem sometimes but even if he doesn't admit, no one can replace your presence in his life."
Jill felt that words failed her, she just held Claire's hand strongly and nodded. She tried to smile, but also failed. The sad and tired Chris's eyes came to her mind. Now she understood where so much pain came from.
The tired expression from Chris didn't only show a physical exhaustion due to his efforts, but a mental fatigue. Chris was mentally tired of suffering. He fought for a better world, where people could have a better life and what about his own life?
Although she, Richard and Piers had sacrificed their lives, Jill realized that no sacrifice was bigger than Chris'. All those years in dedication to that battle cost him not only training days and nights, but sleepless nights. It cost him deep pain and irreparable losses.
Piers' sacrifice was admirable and emotional, he died for the future, for the BSAA as Claire said. But Chris' sacrifice could never be considered as minor.
Chris had not died for the cause, but he had literally lived for it. A lifetime could not mean less than a death. Jill admired him deeply. His honesty, his integrity, his strength and persistence. Since the incident in Raccoon City, Chris knew he could never sit idly by facing such a threat. He sacrificed his own peace and life to try to offer humanity a future without fear.
Claire realized that Jill was speechless. So she pulled her friend and hugged her. If there was something they both shared it was the love for this great man. It was very difficult for them not to cry, but before they could do it a nurse entered the room and Claire decided to leave, so she just said goodbye and left.
"Good afternoon, Ms Valentine" the woman said, smiling.
"Good afternoon" Jill replied polite.
"You're getting your blood drawn again for more exams. Which arm do you prefer for me to use?"
"This one is easier" Jill showed her left arm.
"Don't make a fist or pump your hand please"
"Ok"
The nurse applied a tourniquet on it and touched with one finger feeling for a vein. Then she found the vein and she cleaned the site and inserted the needle. After she was done filling the tubes needed she removed the needle.
"Hold some pressure on the site while I get a bandage, please."
Jill was not very fond of those needles, she had so many of them in the past. The nurse put the bandage in place.
"Leave it there for about twenty minutes, ok?"
"Ok, Excuse me. Why am I here?"
"I'm sorry ms., but I don't know much to tell you about. I'm just an employee."
"I see. But you have access to my medical record. I need to know what they are doing, please."
The woman looked at Jill with a worried look .
"Look, all that is written there is that you Ms. Valentine will be getting some tests for about three days. They intend to check your body reaction after some medicines. Just after this they will decide about the diagnosis."
"Have they done this to anyone before?" For Jill all that was very weird.
The woman just nodded.
"What is the procedure then? Is there any risk?"
"Sorry, Ms Valentine. I cannot tell you anything else. Professor Newman is the most discreet and arrogant throughout the university, he doesn't talk or give details about his patients to anyone.
"He is in charge of my case?"
"Yes" the woman handed Jill a pill "Take this."
"What is it?"
"It's kind of antiallergic used before some procedures. It will only get you sleepy."
Jill wished she didn't have to take that medication, but she remembered everything that Chris said. She needed to collaborate with him, so she accepted it. Maybe sleeping for several hours was not so bad since she was in that awful place.
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Sitting at his desk in his office, a man looked at the frame in front of him. The smile on everybody's face in that picture revealed that family happiness. Although looking at a cheerful picture, the man did not seem very happy.
He rubbed his eyes and took a deep breath before picking up the phone.
He looked at the laptop, analyzing the latest requirements again to confirm that it was not a mistake.
"Hey there. How is the assessment ? Two days were enough or we really need one more to see if she is what we are looking for?
The voice across the line answered in detail before the man continued.
"Damn it! So we can't wait. We tried to do things the right way, but we had a setback. Now you know what we're going to do, but don't worry I will cover all expenses."
He took the frame and got it closer to his face before completing:
" Let's go for Plan B."
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A/N
DarkSky11: You really made my day. It's a big challenge to write in a different language, and it is very nice to hear you are not doing bad. :) Muchas graciassssss!
roseimagine: Obrigada! you wrote portuguese, so nice of you :) Yeah, Leon is really powerful. You know, I can't imagine Claire less adorable. I think that being her friend must be something like that. Thank you very much for your sweet words. Of course I missed you, you're with me since the beginning :) cya dear.
Xjillvalentinex: Now you can relax dear... I know your fingers were crossed for Chris not to have a son around there! LOL. I'd feel the same.
flora2005: I really appreciate your reviews. You are always very sweet. Thank you for all your support always! Gracias e besossssss!