NORAD HQ , Colorado

" Okay, what have we got . This new computer virus is tricky." Spoke General Brewster as he watch the screen denoting the no of computers affected worldwide " It's damn annoying to contain. "

" It has infected half of civilian internet and some military one's " spoke Technician Lambert as they watch the data feed.

" Are our primary defence net still clean "

" So far our firewall are holding "

" Sir , the Pentagon has proposed we use Cyberdyne Systems AI to search the infrastructure and if possible flush out the virus "

" I know Lambert's but that's like swatting a fly with a rocket "

" You just have to give few minutes to that system" " Both of them turned towards the source of voice . It was no other than Dr Ivan Petrovsky , Head of Project SERINA .

" You're here on behalf of Pentagon " asked General Brewster with disbelief. He did find that guy shady.

" Cyberdyne Systems sent me here on behalf of Pentagon " spoke Ivan in his usual self " I believe our AI can solve your problem , General "

" You're asking me to hand out our country entire military asset in the hands of an AI "

" For a few minutes , Yes "

" Can it do the job "

" If it wasn't , I wouldn't have wasted my time playing politics with the Pentagon. "

" I still think SERINA is not ready "

" You are wasting your time General. The more we wait , the more we loose our cyberspace to this damn virus "

" I...I need time to think...Doctor "

" It's.. something.. Pentagon and I cannot give to you . General "

Suburbs , Los Angeles

Adam opened the door to find Derek with concern on his face.

" Derek " he said shockingly

" Uncle." He smelled like alcohol from his sweaty face "Your drunk "

" What...no...I.." Derek pointed towards the bottle of rum on his hand "Oh..that .."

Both of them entered the house. It reeked of Alcohol.

" Uncle , you should take care of your health " Derek helped Adam rest upon sofa " Drinking won't help you move on "

" I can't ….memories of her….my daughter..too painful "

" She wouldn't want you to suffer like that "

" I...I know " Adam then stared at the photo of her daughter placed at table " Do you remember that photo "

Derek stared at the photo and smiled " How could I not forget . You chased us till the threatre , threaten me like any darn father would and made a bloody scene "

" You were dating my daughter without my permission "

" In my defense , it wasn't a date. She dragged me there for…. shopping "

" You...you... shopping ….I can't believe how stupid that sounds "

" We had a bet and I...kinda..lost..so...the result "

" She got that from her mom. She loves betting "

" Well you came and ruined our...er...her date by parading inside threaten and creating a scene "

" I was within my rights as a Father "

" Sure... whatever…"

" At least we got a small reminding photo in the end "

" Yeah..wish ...she was here.."

" I..wish..I could have save her "

" You tried everything in your power uncle . "

" You don't know what I did to save her...I...sold…"

" What…" Derek phone rang.

Picking up the phone he answered

" Hello "

" I am Officer David from LAPD .Am I talking to Derek Reese "

" Yes."

" We found a dead body with gunshots on her chest at LA Downtown . Her ID indicates she's Isabella ….. Reese . We got your number from her. Is she's your relative "

" She's...my….mom…"

" I am sorry for your loss , son. Please come and visit us ASAP "

Derek dropped the phone in shock.

" You allright son " Adam asked him with concern on his face

" I got called from the cops…." Derek tried to hide his tears " They found my mom , with gunshots on her chest . I….I have to go now "

" I come too…"

" You already have your own problems…"

" No you are my daughter best friend …. It's my duty as her father to help her friends "

Seeing no point in arguing , both headed towards LA Downtown.