Mind Reading 101- Part 5
Tiny woke up to a blurry figure standing over him. His head was pounding, but he could feel medicine being pumped into his IV. He stirred slowly and tried to keep his eyes open, but they felt like they were glued shut. So tired… he thought…they must've given me enough drugs to knock out an elephant…
He drifted back to sleep.
Or a whale…Jason laughed. Sounds like Tiny's been "hooked up"…
He sounds a bit groggy…poor guy…Princess added.
They had all gathered in Keyop's room.
Princess had not been released from the hospital yet; the doctors wanted to keep her overnight…just in case. She sat in a wheelchair, with a blanket draped over her.
The Chief entered the room to check on them. Look's like the party is in Keyop's room…
Hi Chief…Mark greeted him first. Everyone seems to be adapting well to the new implants…
When were you implanted, Chief? Princess pondered, casting him a curious gaze.
Remember when I went on "vacation" about a month ago? That was no vacation…He lightly tapped his head.
All work and no play makes Chiefy a dull boy…Jason turned his head around, away from the window to smirk at Anderson.
Good observation, Jason, which is one of the reasons I came, I'm going to send you all to Bermuda, to relax and get used to your new implants…You'll remain on call, so be ready to mobilize quickly if I need you. Anderson gazed around the room, trying to determine if his message was coming through clearly to all members of the team. Please make sure Tiny is filled in when he wakes up, as well. Understood?
Yes sir!
Upon hearing all four voices reply, Anderson turned back toward his office.
"Nurse Ratchet" entered the room, shooing Mark and Jason out of the way, and grabbing the handles of Princess' wheelchair. "Visiting hours are over! Don't you two ever go home?" She hastily pushed Princess out of the room.
Well, I guess the party's over…Princess stated as she was being rolled down the hall.
Aw, man, I was hoping for a real party! Keyop replied.
Just wait, little guy, you forgot…we're going to the Bahamas! That'll be a real party! Jason grinned madly as he and Mark headed back down the hall.
Yeah… that's something to look forward to…right? Mark reassured the Swallow.
Can't wait…The sleepy Swallow replied.
Later that evening, Princess lay in bed, tossing and turning with excitement. Mark said I was sexy…she grinned to herself; then she felt herself blush as she quickly checked to make sure all of the connections were closed. Whew! She was relieved to find that she had closed them.
Miles away, Mark, too, was tossing in his bed. He thought about the statements Princess had heard earlier, and worried about how this would affect their working relationship. He decided to try to contact her. Princess, Prin, are you awake?
Princess could feel one of the lines trying to contact her. It was Mark's line. Hello? Mark is that you?
Yeah, I couldn't sleep…I had to talk to you.
I couldn't sleep either, I have a lot on my mind…Princess replied. She propped up her pillow, and sat up in bed.
I don't know how to say this, but I wanted to apologize for the inappropriate comments Jason and I made earlier. They were very unprofessional…Mark blushed, he was glad he didn't have to say these things to her in person.
Don't apologize. I took them as a compliment. I figured you both just saw me as "one of the guys"…Princess' face lit up as she spoke. I probably should've chosen a less revealing nightgown…
Oh that nightgown was fine…I mean…it was nice…I mean…I'd better shut up while I still can, huh?
Princess giggled heartily. Uh, yeah, I think we're all gonna be in trouble before this is over with! Good night, Mark…she purred.
Good night, Princess…Mark tucked both hands behind his head and grinned. CLICK! He closed the connection. Boy, I love her voice…he thought to himself.
