A/N Sorry for being away for so long and for how short this chapter is. Finals are kicking my ass. This episode is going rather slowly, do you people want me to skip to content in Rogue Air? Lemme know in the reviews section. Thank you to everyone who's already left a review. You people kick ass.
"You lied to us! How could you not tell us you're experiencing dizzy spells! God knows what's going on inside your body! You could be experiencing a cardiopulmonary failure or transient ischemic attack!" Prattled Caitlin, hardly stopping to draw breath.
Barry looked a question at Dr. Wells.
"Mini-stroke. Probably not." Answered Wells.
Shouldn't he know what a mini-stroke is if he's a CSI? Britney asked mentally.
It's probably because a mini-stroke is usually nonfatal. Replied Azriella.
Caitlin was yelling again. "-of all people should know that in science, we share. We do NOT keep secrets." She stalked away.
"Wow, I haven't seen anyone make her that angry since Ronnie." Cisco said as he passed off his tablet to Dr. Wells and went after her.
"What about me?" Called Britney.
"What about you?" Barry asked.
"Surely, I can do annoying better than you." Britney snapped playfully, but also a touch bitterly.
"Enough." Said Dr. Wells- Harrison.
"Ronnie was Caitlin's fiancé?" Inquired Barry, apparently trying to change the subject.
"Yes, he is sorely missed." Harrison turned to face Barry again. "Let's figure out why this is happening to you.
"How much you wanna bet it's something really simple like he's not eating enough.
"Let's not get our hopes up." Said Harrison.
(Time Jump)
"We're all set." Cisco told Barry.
Barry looked doubtfully at the STAR Labs cardboard boxes.
"Little padding. Just in case." Cisco informed him.
"You sure about this, Cisco?" Barry called as he approached the treadmill.
Britney tuned out for a second as Cisco replied. What am I doing here again? It's not like I'm of any use.
You're here because otherwise you would be training and Harrison insisted on being there next time.
Oh, yeah. Britney blushed a little at the memory.
Pay attention, hopeless. Azriella told her, exasperatedly, yet fondly.
As Barry blurred into speed, Harrison mimed an "And go" motion at him. He was, to Britney's surprise, smiling like a delighted child.
He's so pretty. She thought dreamily.
Focus. Azriella replied.
"Heartbeat, blood pressure, nerve conduction all normal." Caitlin rattled off.
"For Barry." Harrison interjected.
"Brainwave function within standard limits." Caitlin continued.
Harrison closed his eyes momentarily in irritation. "Caitlin, look at the glucose levels."
"Oh, wow, it was so obvious!" Caitlin said.
"So obvious I called it." Muttered Britney.
Harrison cast her an amused look before switching on the intercom, "Barry, we think we know why you keep-"
There was a dull thump as Barry hit the padding. Britney covered her face with her hands as she tried not to laugh.
"Passing out." Harrison continued.
"I passed out again?" Barry asked as he came to several hours later.
"Total metabolic failure brought on by acute hypoglycemia."
"I'm not eating enough." Barry realized.
"Called it!" Britney said in a sing song voice from the elevator as she came back from yet another burger run.
"So, an IV bag and I'm good to go. Barry said, ignoring her. Cisco laughed and turned him toward the empty IV bags.
"Try 40. Guess you were thirsty." Said Harrison as Britney handed him a to-go cup full of coffee to replace his nearly empty mug. "Thank you, Britney."
"We need to fashion you a new diet based on your metabolic changes." Caitlin said as she went to work.
"I've done a few calculations. You need to consume an amount equal to roughly 850 tacos. Unless we're talking cheese and guac, which is like, a whole other set of equations." Cisco told him.
"For Mexican, I recommend Tito's on Bruckner Avenue. Best burrito in the city." West stated as he walked in.
Uh-oh. Britney thought as she quickly dropped the food on the table and fled. She could hear the warning note of I-am-the-parent-and-you-done-fucked-up in his voice. I am such a coward.
Trust me, you do NOT want to see the family drama about to go down. Azriella informed her. Go read a book, Harrison will get you when it's time to train.
