"I need a favor."

He looked at her. "Name it."

"I need you to extract the fluid from me."

"Why are you asking me and not Abraham?"

"He knowns how much is necessary. I need more than that."

"Why?"

"It's a personal reason."

He nodded. "I'm not a doctor."

"I am. I will walk you through it. It isn't as though you will kill me if you mess it up."

Howard nodded. "When?"

"Now."