Deputy Andy entered the Sheriff's station early the next morning. He expected to find the station empty as the Sheriff usually was home during the night. However, Andy entered the office to find an unexpected person waiting for him in the cell. "Mr. Donovan, what are you doing in the cell?"
Zane shrugged. "Lupo's idea of a joke."
Andy nodded smiling. "Miss Lupo certainly has a strange sense of humor."
"Yeah, but here's the problem Andy, I have the positronic conversion test in a few hours." Zane explained.
"That is unfortunate Mr. Donovan." Andy said.
"So, can you let me out Andy? If I don't test that thing then Fargo could pull the funding completely." Zane asked.
"Sure thing Mr. Donovan." Andy said. He walked to the cell and unlocked the door. He pulled the door opened for Zane.
Zane walked out of the cell and pat Andy's shoulder. "Thanks man."
"Perhaps you should postpone your test Mr. Donovan." Andy suggested.
Zane frowned. "Why?"
"You looked a tad pale today. Are you feeling alright?" Andy asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine. I've just been working my ass off." Zane explained.
Andy nodded. "Very well. Good luck with the test Mr. Donovan."
"Thanks Andy." Zane replied. He turned and headed out of the Sheriff's office. He glanced at his watch. 6:32. He has two hours and forty-three minutes before the test. But the converter still wasn't ready for the test and he was halfway across town. Zane needed to get to GD now.
Zane stopped and turned back into the Sheriff's office. "Hey Andy, can you do me a favor?"
"Sure thing Mr. Donovan. What is it?" Andy asked.
"Can you give me a ride to Global?" Zane asked.
Andy nodded. "Absolutely."
Zane entered GD. He walked through the facial recognizer and headed toward section 5. He walked through halls, looking at the other GD workers. They all passed him as if he belonged there. Zane internally sighed. He ran his hand through his recently cut hair. It was strange sensation to feel short locks beneath his fingers and look around without looking through his long hair.
Zane entered the elevator and headed down to Section 5. He leaned against the walls, trying to calm his beating heart. This was it. All his planning for the past five years, all the preparations, everything was ending today. If he did this right, he won't exist.
The doors opened and Zane stepped out of the elevator. He was playing by memory now. He walked through the halls toward his lab. The halls were completely empty, which gave Zane a better sense of security.
He placed his thumb on the scanner. The door slid open. Inside Zane found his younger self working on the project. He entered the lab slowly, quietly. Zane's younger self couldn't be anywhere near his lab when the test began. He had to ensure both his survive and Jo's survival. Zane walked down to the main floor. He picked up one of his tools and walked up behind his younger self. Zane raised the tool and crashed it over Zane's head.
Zane fell to the floor instantly, unconscious. Zane set the tool back on the tray and knelt down beside his younger self. He was still breathing, but when he woke, his skull would be pounding badly.
Zane pulled out a portable cloaking device from his pocket. He'd done so just in case Jack made things difficult for him. Zane activated the device and put it into Zane's pocket. Zane rose and grabbed his younger self's shirt. He turned and started dragging him from the lab.
Zane found a nearby storage room and pushed his younger self into the room. Zane turned and headed back to the lab to finish his work.