it's a lottery the sequel Chapter 9
The journey back to the States was not as quiet as the journey to Ireland . The plane was full , even the Business class , they were in , had no empty seats , sneaking off to the toilet , was most likely out of the question on this trip . Walter had settled next to Paige who seemed contented , neither of them spoke for about a hour , both were contemplating what had happened over the past two weeks . Paige still could not stop glancing at the ring on her left hand . Each time she looked at it her heart missed a beat and a smile appeared on her face . Who would have thought after the madness of that night , just over two years ago , she could now be the happiest woman in the world . She had the love of her life by her side and her son was now talking to her again .
She also realized she had a new mom and dad and someone her son could call grandparents . Sean had been a little grumpy at the start , but by the end of the trip he was also happier than he had been in years .
Walter was more contented now he also had the love of his life and the son , he never fathered , back in his life . But not only that , Paige had performed a miracle by getting both of his parents to accept him for who he his .
He looked at Paige whose head had been resting on his shoulder . Since the seat belt sign was switched off . He could see the contentment on her face .
" Paige could we talk ?"
" Of course Walter , is something wrong ?"
Walter turned a little towards Paige , this caused Paige to remove her head from Walter's shoulder . Once she moved her head , Walter was able to look her in the eyes .
" I have been thinking , you did say that you wanted to give Happy something because of the help she gave to get the plane down that Ralph was on . Before i closed the garage i put somethings in a bank safety deposit box . They included the patterns and patents for Happy's hoist and Sly's water filter , i also kept a few of the programs i wrote while running Scorpion . My idea is to give her the hoist 's paperwork and sign the patents over to her . She can then sell them and maybe negotiate Royalties from the sale of the hoists , giving income for basically doing nothing . "
" Walter would you really do that ?"
" Well to be honest my original intention was to send them to Happy after about a month if none of you came back to me . However when i saw you had formed a new company to compete with me , i decided that was to much so i kept them . Now however i no longer have or want to have Scorpion i thought is was a good idea . "
" She cannot really refuse it as she designed it , i am sure if i offer cash , she will refuse it . So yes i think that is a good idea . "
" There is one other thing , Sly's water filter , i want to sell that and give all the proceeds and royalties to the Megan Dodd Ward at the hospital . "
" Oh Walter , what a beautiful and thoughtful thing to do . I could not be more proud of you . "
Walter also told her about the programs he had made , some with Ralph's help .
" What about the one you designed to track a match for Ada . Has anything come of that ? " Asked Paige .
" I am not sure , to be honest i have not checked it once i moved to Ireland . It is one that i put in the bank . "
"Walter you may have had a match and that could possibly mean she could have a happier life . "
" I am sorry , i tried not to remember to much about my past when i went to Ireland . It was much to painful . "
" Oh Walter, i am so sorry . "
" Lets forget about all that. As soon as the banks open on Monday i suggest we pay a vist and run that programme and see if we have any good news . Answered Walter .
" We might as well take everything you put in the bank 's storage and take it home so we can sort it all out . "
" That's a date then . " Said a smiling Walter .
They were served a meal four hours into the flight . Once they had eaten , they decided to try and sleep . They left their seat in the same position . Walter put his arm around Paige's shoulder and Paige rested her head on Walter's shoulder . After managing a couple of hours of somewhat disturbed sleep , they gave up .
The rest of the flight they spent talking about their future and what Walter really wanted to do . At 8.30pm. L.A. time , 4.30am. Irish time , the seat belt sign was switched on . The plane landed at LAX at 9.00pm. L.A. Time , 5.00am. Irish time .
By the time they had cleared customs and found a cab , it was 10.30pm. when they arrived at Paige's Malibu home . Paige made coffee , which they had to drink black , as there was no milk until they could shop tomorrow . They left their cases unpacked , undressed and climbed into bed ,
It was 10.00am. before either of them stirred , Walter's internal clock had switched it's self off . Once they had showered and got dressed they decided to go out for brunch as there was no stock in the house . After brunch they did some food shopping .
Monday morning once breakfast was finished , Walter and Paige drove to the bank in L.A. . Walter introduced himself to one of the counter cashiers and explained what he wanted . The cashier left his post and told them he would be back in a few minutes .
Five minutes later he was back with another gentleman , who he introduced as the assistant bank manager .
" Good morning Mr. O'Brian . The bank are more than happy to be of service to you . Do you have your key ? "
" Good morning . Yes i have my key . " Said Walter as he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled the key out .
" Good , just for security could we have the name of the young lady who is with you ."
" Certainly this is Miss Paige Dineen , my fiancée . "
" Very good , pleased to meet you Miss Dineen . Will you both please follow me ." He led through a side door into an anteroom , then through another door which led to a large staircase , which he led them down , this led them into the vault room . The Assistant bank manager removed a set of keys from his belt and opened one of the doors set in one of the walls .
He then led Walter and Paige into the room , went over to a bank of small doors on one wall and opened it with another of the keys he held . He pulled out a long box and placed it on the table in the middle of the room . he put his key in the one lock and unlocked it , Walter then used his key in the other lock and opened it .
As soon as both locks were open the assistant bank manager left the room . Walter opened the lid on the box and began removing the contents of the box . The first thing he removed surprised Paige .
" You put your memories box in a safety deposit box . " she said with some shock in her voice .
" I did not want to lose it . " Walter said as he opened the box and began looking through it .
Paige remembered were a lot of things came from , when Walter had explained some of the items , the night she had found the box . Her eyes went wide when she saw the large photograph of her that he had removed from the box .
" When did you get that photo done ? " Paige asked .
" A couple of days after you walked out , i took a small photo of you to a photo shop and got this enlargement , so i could have a memory of the best thing i ever had and lost . "
" Walter , i have said many times , but i am so sorry . " As tears began to form in her eyes .
" Please Paige , and as i have said before , forget the past and concentrate on the future . "
Paige leaned over and kissed him. " Thank you . "
Walter smiled at her and began putting back the bits and pieces into the box . Next he removed a pile of paperwork , which included the patents for the hoist and water filter . Paige tided them up and put them into a small document case ,she had bought with her . Next , Walter removed about a dozen memory sticks .
" Are they the programs you were talking about , do they include the one for Ada ? "
" Yes . "
" But how has that program been running , if the memory stick is in the bank ?"
" Well my cloud account would still be recording the data once i plug this memory stick into my computer , i will be able to recover the information and hopefully have some good news."
" Shall i put them in with paperwork ? "
" Yes please , i will explain more about the the others when we get home . "
Paige put all the memory sticks in the document case . Both Walter and Paige left the room . They were met outside by the assistant bank manager .
" Thank you so much for your help . I have finished with the box , i have left my key in it as i have no further use for it , " Walter answered him .
They left the bank and went to a coffee shop opposite the bank . Having got their coffee they moved over to a table and sat down .
" I can't believe you thought your memories box was of sufficient value to put in a safety deposit box , especially the way you reacted to Ralph's time capsule . " Remarked Paige .
" Well i blame you and the way you bought my E.Q. on . " Replied Walter with a big smile on his face .
Once they had finished their coffees , Paige suggested they make their way back to the house and check on the program for Ada . Walter agreed , within a hour they were back at Malibu house .
Paige began going through the paperwork for the hoist and water filter , to ensure everything was in order , so they could take them to an Attorney who can arrange all the necessary paperwork for the hoist , so they can give it to Happy .
Walter in the meantime had powered up his computer and signed into his cloud account . He put the memory stick into the computer and and set the programme run .
Walter checked with Paige with regard to the paperwork she was checking .
" All the paperwork is fine . The water filter actually as Scorpion on the patent as the holder . Yet the hoist as your name on it ."
" I did not realize that , i wonder if they could cause us problems . " Answered Walter .
" I will make an appointment with my attorney , maybe he will have an idea , or at least know someone who does . I'll phone him now , you might want to ask him as well about selling and donating the money to the hospital ward . "
Before Walter could answer , they both heard a ping come from Walter's computer . Walter rushed over to it and read the information on the screen . Turning to Paige , who was leaning over his shoulder .
" This is showing a 98% match to Ada , problem is they live in Bulgaria . "
" That is not a problem , i will pay for them to fly over as well as his medical expenses . In fact i will pay for Ada's medical expenses as well . " Said a smiling Paige .
" I guess we should phone Mr. Roberts to check on Ada's health . Dammit i only have my Irish phone which will not connect to a service over here in the States . First job tomorrow get a new phone . "
Paige looked at him and smiled .
" Don't worry my phone works . " As she spoke she pulled up Ada's dad's number and pushed connect , the phone was answered on two rings .
" Hello Mr. Roberts this is Paige Dineen , i was one of the Scorpion team that helped Ada when her bubble was damaged . "
" How could i forget you , you saved Ada's life . Are you well ? "
" Fine thank you . Is Ada still living in her bubble . "
" I am afraid so , but the longer it goes on the less chance Ada will have of living a very long life . "
" Well if you remember Walter set up an algorithm to try and find a match . About a hour ago his computer pinged for a 98% match with someone in Bulgaria . Could you check with Ada's doctor to see if this would be of any use . "
" Are you sure , because i am certain they will say yes . But as happy as i am , finances are going to be a problem . I can't work because i need to be with Ada 24/7 because of all of the equipment . "
Do not worry about the expenses Walter and myself are prepared to cover the medical costs for both Ada and the donor as long as it is a definite match . "
" You would do that for someone you do not really know . "
" Yes , contact your doctor and get him to ring me and i will set it up for Walter to speak to him and give him the information he has . "
" I will try and get him now , are you available all day ? "
" Yes we are at home , going over some other things , so we are here all day . Please ring us back even if you do not have good news . " Paige asked .
" I will thank you , goodbye . "
Paige turned to Walter who had been listening intently .
" Why did you include me in the possible financing of the medical bills . " Walter asked his voice full of curiosity .
" What is mine is yours , what is yours is mine . " Explained Paige .
"Ok then . " Replied Walter .
" How about we sort through your programs , some if not all could have a lot of commercial value . " A somewhat excited Paige said .
" Why would anyone want to buy my software ? A bemused Walter asked .
" Ok, the software you have been running for Ada , as it would seem to have produced a result no one really expected . I am sure the software could be amended to find donors for a multitude of illness . Some entrepreneur would snap it up for tens of thousands . Maybe if you could put a program into it to change the donor type from a menu , it could even go for millions . How about you show me the others . You never know you could be sitting on a goldmine . " Asked a very excited Paige .
" You really think so ? "
" Please trust me Walter , even if they fetch a few thousand dollars each , they are doing nothing just stuck in a box . Let me make some coffee and get a few snacks out , then you can try and make me understand , just what they all do . "
Paige went to make the coffee and prepare some snacks . Walter removed the donor memory stick and put in the first one he picked up and set up the computer .
Five hours later Paige leaned back in her chair .
" Walter some of those are brilliant , i am see a lot of commercial prospects in all of them . " Said a very upbeat Paige
" If we do sell them , Ralph will deserve a cut of the price on at least three of them , as on those three he did at least 50% of the work . " Explained Walter .
Paige looked at Walter with a shocked expression on her face . " Ralph actually helped you design three of those programs ? "
" He actually helped out on a lot of them , but those three he actually came up with a lot of the ideas and programs . "
" If we do manage to sell some or all the programs , Ralph's share will need to go into a trust fund until he is 21 . " Paige explained with a big smile on her face .
" That's what you want , it's ok by me . " Replied Walter with a smile as big if not bigger than the smile on Paige's face .
As they finished speaking , Paige's phone rang .
" It's Richard Roberts . " Paige said as she accepted the call .
" Good evening Richard , good news i hope ? "
Paige listened for a few minutes , not saying a word . She just said goodbye , then turned to Walter .
" Richard as been in touch with Ada's doctor , a Doctor Morgan , he seems optimistic , but obviously needs more information . So he will phone around 10.00am tomorrow , he his tied up at the hospital until late this evening ." Paige explained to Walter .
" I will await his call . " Said Walter .
" Look at the time ! It is to late to phone the attorney , i will have to contact him in the morning . I think i will also phone Katherine tomorrow . Do you fancy going out to eat , there is a Hawaiian seafood restaurant not far away . I have wanted to try it since i moved here , but have never had anyone i wanted to go with . "
" I cannot take you there until i get my U.S . license , but it would be my pleasure to accompany you . " Walter replied .
" Oh Walter , that is so sweet . "
Both went to get changed and were soon on the way to their meal .
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