Chapter 36: Starbright, Part 3
SIX WEEKS LATER:
"So, this is Ba Nee."
Jessica and Ba Nee looked at the live video feed.
"Doctor Dowd, I presume?"
"Yes. I understand you have need of my services."
"We do."
"I've read the file, Miss Benton. You have my word that I'll take care of Ba Nee when she goes under the knife."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
The video feed shut off, and then reactivated. Kimber's face materialized on the screen.
"Big sis- we just finished shooting! I've got the checks to prove it!"
Jessica tilted her head.
"How much?"
"$150,000 each!"
"Isn't that a bit cheap-"
"Hey- they only had a five million dollar budget! We cost them a pretty penny-"
"So, you're saying we've got-"
"Yep! Ba Nee's getting her new eyes once we make the deposits!"
Jessica sighed in relief.
"See you when you get home, Kimmy."
"Love ya, J!"
The video feed cut off, and Jessica reestablished the link with Doctor Dowd.
"Doctor, do you want us to come up to Seattle? Or do you want to come down to LA?"
"I'll come to you. I could stand to get some good weather for a change."
"Where do you want Ba Nee to go?"
"Ronald Reagan Medical Center at UCLA."
"See you there, Doctor."
The feed cut off once more.
"Now, are you sure you have everything?" Jessica asked as she looked over Ba Nee's suitcase.
The little girl walked across the room and picked up a Cthulhu plush.
"Oh, right. Mr. Tentacles. Promise me you won't threaten the doctors or nurses by saying he'll swallow their souls."
"I promise."
Jessica picked up the suitcase and walked towards the front door.