Chapter 10
"Do you think we were in time?" Lena asked Brainy as they watched Doctor Rodgers heading toward them. They were standing outside the medical lab where Rodgers had told them to be so he and his team could treat the patient in a sterile environment. It had been a few hours since then and they wonder if the medical team saved Andrea's arm. The FBI agents aren't far away
"The percentages were not good. She should have turned herself in," Brainy was brutally honest.
"Do you think she can really help my mom? The nanites are not moving along as fast as I thought they would," the raven-haired woman told him. She had not heard from Sandy yet and that was making her nervous.
"I'm not sure what she could offer. It could have been her fever talking," Brainy was quite gloomy. His phone rang and he picked it up without looking at it.
"Hi Brainy. How are things? We heard that Andrea was arrested," it was Nia. Brainy watched as Doctor Rodgers came over to Lena and he walked away so they could have a little more private conversation.
"Yes. Rodgers and his team just finished working on her. Supergirl's freeze breath caused an issue with her hand, despite the amputation of her fingers," he explained.
"I hope they were able to help her. William and I are coming home. Lex has been transferred to federal custody and is being transferred to a federal facility near Washington D.C. Superman is helping with the transfer," Nia explained.
"Good. I need you," it was uncharacteristic to admit that when he was at work.
"I'll see you as soon as I can. The flight leaves in an hour," Nia promised him.
"Be safe," Brainy said before ending the call. Lena approached him and quickly explained that the Doctor had done all he could do and now it was a waiting game. No amputation yet, which was good, but Rodgers didn't seem convinced it was completely unavoidable.
"I'm going to check on my assistant and see if she has anything. The nanites might help both my mother and Andrea," Lena told him.
"I'll come with you. Perhaps the three of us can come up with something," Brainy offered.
"Excellent," the raven-haired woman smiled. They quickly filled in Agent Smith and then headed down to the L Corp. The Coulan texted J'onn to give him an update. J'onn thanked him for his help. The two Martians had had to give statements to the FBI and then had to head back to the Tower since they were technically just consultants for the NCPD.
"This is weird. I feel like we're not doing enough," J'onn said to M'gann, once he'd finished his conversation with Brainy.
"Just be thankful that it's quiet in the city for now. It'll be good to have Nia back," M'gann said. She was missing the brunette and Kara.
"Is this just a Martian party or can anyone join?" Alex's voice brought their attention to the elevator. There the redhead stood with Kelly.
"We will always have a party with you and your lovely partner," J'onn smiled at Alex and Kelly.
"I need a job before I can party. I wouldn't hold out hope for Obsidian North not being split up. While the FBI is trying to figure out all of our technology, with our scientist's help, most of us have been sent home," Kelly told them.
"Let's see how the investigation plays out. Are you still getting paid?" M'gann asked.
"Yes. The only assets that were not frozen were the funds to pay the employees but it only lasts until the end of next week. Then the rest may need to be sent to all of Obsidian's debts," the African-American woman explained.
"You can file for unemployment right?" J'onn wondered.
"Luckily, yes, since the possible termination of my position was not under my control. The problem is unemployment is only going to cover like half of my paycheck," Kelly frowned.
"I told her, it was a good thing she moved in with me, especially now that we're going to get paid by the NCPD to consult," Alex was trying to keep things lighter. She knew that her girlfriend was struggling with all this. M'gann got up from her seat and pulled the woman into a hug. The other two in the room joined in. Their group hug was interrupted by the sounds of sirens.
"Duty calls," J'onn smiled as they broke apart. The two Martians took off out the window.
"Listen to the scanner and I'll get changed," Alex smiled at Kelly. She'd been cleared for duty and the redhead could not wait to get back out there.
To Be Continued…