Chapter 6: No More
In the Cave, the two agents looked over the notebook that Darien took. In the meantime, Claire inquisitively examined the pill. Her face seemed to turn pale as she fed her test rats the caplet.
"Hey, Claire…whatcha doin'?" Fawkes said.
"Just a few tests on this drug…why would anyone give a girl these types of drugs?"
"It's all for the big bucks, they don't care who they hurt. What did you find in the pills?" Bobby inquired.
"Whoever made this should be shot; it's extremely dangerous. You know when you have too much caffeine in your system and you experience a high? Well, it's like that but when a patient discontinues their medication, they go on an extreme low. These types of medication for depression are supposed to be used for a couple of weeks. However, from what I can tell, the patient can't discontinue the usage of his/her prescription. This is where it can be dangerous; the patient can be extremely depressed to a point where he/she commits suicide. This morning I tested the drug on one of my lab rats and I should have a response in at least twenty-four hours." The Keeper clarified.
"Sounds like the girl has the problem all ready. When I was looking through her journal it seems she needs someone to talk to. She's a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Hear this:
Soon I will leave this world
As it has clearly shown
That I was a depressed girl
Through the years that I've grown
No more to those who credit
On my quick and painless death
I give you nothing to inherit
After my life's last breath
Depression has engulfed in me
With hope and endless dreams
This is what it has to be
Life is never what it seems
No more to those who credit
On my quick and painless death
I give you nothing to inherit
After my life's last breath
Death has given me a choice
And awakened my willingness to die
People believe their depressing, false rejoice
But I can see it through their lies
No m ore to those who credit…yeah, yeah…
…No one can ever save me
Even though millions have tried
I only wish that you could see
That I need to die by painless suicide.
And the chorus repeats." Darien recited.
"Wow, that's pretty explicit stuff there." Bobby remarked.
"It sounds to me like she's lonely." The Keeper commented.
"That's what I'm talking about. I think because of her height, you know? She could have been picked on…" Darien said, getting a dirty look from his partner in crime. "What did I say?!"
"There's nothing wrong being short, my friend. Nothing." Hobbes stated while rolling his eyes in revulsion. "Chicks used to dig me when I was in high school."
"How long does this kid have until she severely hurts herself?" Fawkes managed to ignore Bobby.
"It varies from person to person."
"Ok, then we can't waste any time. I was able to get the company that is making these drugs…Harper Pharmaceuticals."
"That's across town." The Keeper said.
"Give us a buzz if anymore news comes up." Bobby told her as he and Darien departed the small laboratory.