Chapter 7
It took Bonnie a couple of days to figure out exactly how K.A.I.S.Y. or Michaela would be able to remove the offensive chip from K.I.T.T. and introduce the program that would hunt down and destroy the programs installed from that chip.
In the end, she decided that due to the difficulties getting into K.I.T.T. they were sure encounter, the best they would be able to do was introduce a new program to neutralize the chip and all programs on it.
Turning away from her computer console, Bonnie stood and walked over to the midnight blue Canyon. "Okay, K.A.I.S.Y. this is going to rest on you. The only way I could come up with to introduce the neutralizer program is with your nanites. You're going to have to come into direct contact with K.I.T.T. so a few of your nanites can transfer to him. They'll purge his system nanite by nanite if they have to."
"Sure! Come into physical contact with a more experienced A.I., who has all the same functions I have. No problem!" K.A.I.S.Y. said, trying some sarcasm of his own.
"It doesn't matter if it's you or your avatar that touches him. I just don't know how long it's going to take to purge his system."
"Like I said, no problem!" Casey plopped out of the Canyon's door and stalked off into the mansion in search of Michaela."
Casey's use of sarcasm finally sank into Bonnie's mentally and emotionally exhausted brain. "Sarcasm does not become you, K.A.I.S.Y. We're all doing the best we can."
"Sorry," K.A.I.S.Y. apologized sheepishly. "It's just a huge responsibility you've placed on my shoulders."
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Michaela was in the mansion's gym. Sweat dripped down her face as she struck out at the punching bag with fists and feet.
She didn't slow her pace, even after Casey walked up to her.
"Bonnie has uploaded a program that will neutralize the chip and any programs associated with it. I have to come into physical contact with K.I.T.T. though."
"That should be easy!" Michaela puffed sarcastically between kicks. "Has Jason managed to dig up anything about an antidote to that brain washing drug?"
"No, but I managed to 'acquire' the chemical composition of the drug for him."
"So, we'll have to pull Mom out and hope they come up with something before the drug wears off on its own."
"Bonnie doesn't know how long it'll take the program to purge K.I.T.T.'s systems. I suggest we make contact, deliver the program, then back off. Once K.I.T.T.'s systems have purged, he'll bring your mom home."
"What are we waiting for, then? Let's go!"