Jay and Kay went down to the medical lab to see Elle as soon as they returned to headquarters. There was nothing more that they could do until the bug's remains were analyzed. When they stepped into the room, they could see things were getting worse. Elle was asleep but her hands were shaking uncontrolably and her face was a mask of pain.

Just then Zed came in followed by the doctor. "I'm sorry," the doctor said as he looked sadly at Elle for a moment before turning to face the three men. "Analysis of the the remains of the bug turned up nothing and as you can see, Agent Elle's condition is deteriorating rapidly. I'm afraid at this point that the only thing we can do for her is to use strong sedatives and painkillers to make her comfortable. I don't expect her to make it through the night."

"There's no hope?" Jay asked as he awkwardly took Elle's hand. This just wasn't fair.

"I'm afraid not. Zed, I'll need you to sign authorizing the administration of the sedatives and painkillers. Such large dosages will hasten her death so your authorization is required."

"This is all our fault," Jay muttered as he and Kay sat down by Elle as Zed and the doctor left. "If we hadn't got her mixed up in that mess with Edger the bug and the Arquillians, she would be safe and sound in her old life now instead of being on her deathbed."