Chapter Sixty-Two – Nanites
"He's not strong enough to survive that kind of procedure." The female surgeon android stated with certainty, Elijah's chest falling at the news. He hadn't wanted this to happen, but John being injured had been a sizeable risk in their plan. That plan had, ultimately, paid off. Unfortunately the price seemed to be John's life. Elijah looked across at Chloe, her brow creased with pain as she looked at the blonde, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully on the operating table. The room was white and sterile, only androids allowed inside to perform surgery. His clothing had been cut free and removed, and he was on life support and numerous drips.
"The nanites…It's our only choice." He stated anxiously, watching Chloe's blue eyes snap open.
"That's highly experimental! Not to mention we don't have his guardian's permission!" She objected, Elijah's jaw tightening as he prepared to argue. He hated arguing with Chloe, especially when she was right. He couldn't guarantee John would have agreed with this, though he had a certain feeling he would. His father would definitely refuse though.
"What else are we supposed to do? Let him die? I'm his uncle. I'll authorise it." He insisted, looking down as Chloe took his hand. She always did that when she wanted to calm him. The surgeon android stood by patiently awaiting instructions. They could only keep John stable for another hour at most. They didn't have time to argue about this.
"You're not his uncle…Not on paper. We have to ask his father." She insisted bluntly.
"Chloe, it's John…It's Little John…Please, have them inject the nanites." He urged, watching Chloe's LED flash red at the conflict in her system. There were laws and rules to follow, but time wasn't on their side. She also know, as Elijah did, that John's father wouldn't agree to this. They had two options. Save John their way or let him die. Chloe closed her eyes with a sigh of defeat.
"I suppose there could be a mistake on the records giving you authority." She stated, blinking as she altered John's next of kin to Elijah's name. The scientist smiled his thanks before pressing the speaker and giving the order. He watched a medical android pick up an injector attached to a long tube. "This is highly experimental…There's no way of knowing if this'll work." Chloe added worriedly.
"It has to…there's no reason it shouldn't…Come on, we'll have to make a whole new unit." He added, wasting no time as he headed towards his lab, Chloe at his side as always.
