Well, it has been a while since I updated this story, just had complete writers block so i hope this update is worth it :)
Enjoy and i promise to update soon :)
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Chapter Six
Abby and Jess ran into the Main Entrance leading into the Anomaly Research Centre, scanning their Ident bracelets as they went. The two of them were panicking. Half an hour ago, Matt had called Abby, telling her Connor was very sick and her and Jess needed to get to the ARC as soon as possible. They ran through the dimly lit corridors, neither of them saying a word; both determined to get the ARC's Medical Bay as quickly as possible. The two women hurtled around another corner; nearly knocking over two of the ARC's Security Team who were assigned to Becker and the ARC. Eventually they reached the Medical Bay, but as they slowed down; they realised their path blocked by Matt and Lester.
"What the hell is going on Matt?" Abby said quickly, breathing in and out deeply, before looking over his shoulder towards the Medical Bay's windows- Abby noticed the blinds had been pulled down making it impossible for her to see in; she had seen this two times previously.
The first time was when Becker had been attacked by the Therocephalian while dealing with the anomaly at the school; the memory of which felt like an eternity ago. The other was when Connor had been wounded during the Burrowing Creature Incident. In slow motion, she turned from the closed blinds to the forbidding look on Matts face…something was wrong…
"I think you need to come through into my office" Matt said grimly, placing a hand on Abby's shoulder and slowly leading her into his office; which was located just to the side of the Medical Bay. Jess and Lester gradually followed Matt and Abby inside; Lester closing the door once they were all in.
"Matt- what's happ…what's happened to Connor?" Abby said, feeling the fear spread through her entire body.
"I think you need to sit down Abby…Jess, you too" Matt said gently, looking the two women in the eye. They both obeyed, wondering what the hell was going on. Lester stood by the door, his arms cross in front of him.
"Abby, I don't know how to put this…but Connor's sick…really sick" Matt said, glancing at Lester, who nodded.
"What…what do you mean?" Abby said, her voice barely a whisper "How sick is he?" Abby whispered quietly, Matt didn't answer, he just looked away. Abby then took a deep breath "How sick Matt?" she said, much louder this time.
"We don't know exactly…all we know is that he has some kind fever. Becker found him this morning and bought him straight to the ARC…the medics have been working on him ever since" Matt said, walking round his desk and sitting in his chair, looking at Abby.
"There's something your not telling me Matt…tell me everything" Abby said, just as tears formed in her eyes. The office was silent for a moment, before Matt began speaking.
"The plant we found at the anomaly site yesterday contained a deadly enzyme. Now we know the enzyme is what caused the lockdown, and we also Connor breathed in an unhealthy amount of the powder which contained the enzyme; it seems his body has gone into shock and his organs aren't working as they should be" Matt paused for a moment, before continuing.
"The medics are doing everything they can, but the chances aren't good Abby; it may be wise to prepare yourself for the worse" Matt finished, his emotions finally overcoming him. Abby just sat and started at the ARC's Team Leader, tears falling down her cheeks; she then felt a hand cover hers and squeeze it, she looked over and saw Jess looking at her, tears dripping down her own face.
"There must be something you can do…please…he cant die…not now…not after everything he's been through" Abby cried, more to herself then anyone in the room.
"Hang on…what about Becker?" Jess said quietly "He was in the room with Connor…is he okay?" Jess said quickly, turning from Matt to Lester.
"Becker's…-" but before Matt could continue, Lester interrupted him.
"Traces of the virus were found in Captain Becker's blood. He is okay for the moment; but we don't know what will happen next. He is the bio-containment area with Connor, and he will stay there until we are satisfied he is okay and not a harm to anyone" Lester said, looking Jess in the eye. The room went silent again, this time- it was Abby who broke it.
"Can I see Connor…please" Abby said, looking Matt in the eye. Matt sighed before standing up.
"Im sorry, but until we know what were dealing with; the Medical Bay is off limits. Only the doctors in bio-hazard suits are going to enter that room" Matt finished, standing up.
"Jess- will you take Abby up to the Hub please?" Matt asked, but Abby glared at him.
"Im staying down here Matt; I need to be close to him" Abby said, but as Matt opened his mouth; another voice filled the room.
"Abby- I promise that if Connors condition changes; you will be the first to know, but right now; I need you in the Hub. The anomalies aren't going to take a day off and I need you and Matt to cope without Connor and Becker" Lester said, lightly placing a hand on Abby's shoulder. Abby nodded, and without another word; Jess led Abby from the room. Lester was about to follow the two women when Matt stopped him.
"Hang on Lester…why did you tell them that Becker was sick?" Matt said, looking Lester in the eye.
"Because if they knew Becker was in the room with Connor, they'd want to be as well Matt. And the doctors aren't sure if Becker's okay yet" Lester said, crossing his arms. Matt studied his boss for a moment, before stepping forward.
"You really do care about us- don't you Lester?" Matt said, grinning slightly at the look that spread over Lester's face. Lester looked shocked for a moment, before moving towards the door.
"Don't be so ridiculous. Of course I don't care; say something like that again and I'll sack you for slander" Lester said, leaving the office and shutting the door. Matt smiled before sighing and sitting behind his desk, he then pulled the computer screen over to him and began typing at the keyboard…
More coming up in a moment- like right now, check out the next chapter :)
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