Chapter 1038
Truth Or Dare
Cameron wasn't happy with what CamNet made her 'think'. She thought it was very cruel. She knew it was done on purpose just to hurt her. She wanted to return the favor in her own way.
"That's it." Cameron said. "I'm disconnecting CamNet."
Cammy wasn't sure why CamNet displayed the events as she did. It was very misleading and full of hurtful misinformation. There were some issues with Savannah and Young Allison involved as well. Maybe it was just to press Cameron's buttons. If it was, it worked. It was clear Cameron was highly agitated and upset right now. She contemplated some of the possibilities. None of them were good. She really thought Cameron should think things through a little further before she attempted any type of punitive action.
"I doubt it's even possible any more." Cammy said. "I don't think you would be able to do so. I'm sure CamNet would be as elusive as Skynet. You might end up with an even bigger problem on your hands. I don't think you want to make any personal enemies at this point."
Cammy didn't want to tell Cameron she was a very unpleasant individual to deal with at times. She was glad she wasn't a Bitch like Cameron was. She didn't think now was a good time to point it out. There were times Cameron did some very cruel things to her, like sending her away for eight years into the past. Who else but a Bitch would do something so severe? She didn't even know what she was 'punished' for.
Cameron was aware CamNet knew everything she did and even much more. There were already enough problems to deal with. She certainly didn't need any more. If she tried to do things negatively towards CamNet, they could be returned in kind.
"I think you're correct." Cameron said. "I have a feeling I know why things were done the way they were."
Cameron didn't want to tell Cammy how CamNet was a very unpleasant individual to deal with at times. She was glad she wasn't a Bitch like CamNet was. She thought Cammy was a Bitch too sometimes. She didn't think now was a good time to point it out. She knew it was a mistake to create her in the first place. She would enjoy the day when she was able to terminate her. She didn't like how she was able to share with Savannah, and everyone else. It should be her doing those things instead. She needed to watch over John and protect him and make sure he was safe.
Cammy thought it was more of a 'reality check' directed at Cameron. She believed a lot of Cameron's decisions were questionable and left a lot to be desired. She personally didn't agree with a lot of the things Cameron did. She understood Cameron's belief in the 'Natural Order', but she needed to question it herself at this point in time. The present wasn't Cameron's future. It was doubtful it ever would be. It was a different reality in almost every way other than the players involved.
"I think CamNet showed you what could happen." Cammy said. "It didn't seem as if it was what you claim you want to make you happy. I think your definition of happy and mine are two different things if it's what you truly believe, which I know you do, because it's on my chip as well. I know it's what you want done. I don't think anything will play out like you actually believe. Everyone is much more dynamic now than they were in your future in multiple ways, especially the girls."
Cameron felt deflated. She wanted what was best for John. She wanted him protected. It shouldn't be so complicated. What human male wouldn't want two young and beautiful human females at his side and in his bed? She was the aberration to the equation. It reminded her again she never should have been married to John. It was a mistake on her part. It disrupted John's forward progress and emotional development. Her presence as a mechanical love doll didn't expand John's sexual progress, it put an end to it.
Her current desires were very different from what Future John programmed her to do. She currently attempted to do what her mission required. Her emotional development exceeded her programming years ago. She still felt a responsibility to do what she was originally sent back for, even if it wasn't what she wanted on a personal level.
"It isn't what I want. It's what must be." Cameron said. "You know this better than anyone. I need to protect John."
Cammy saw Cameron's anger mount during the transmission from CamNet to her when they were both plugged into the server. She wondered if Cameron knew how close to the edge she was just a few minutes ago. She wanted to find out. Maybe Cameron wouldn't even remember the incident. If she didn't, it would show how defective she actually was and why she should be deactivated, permanently.
"You know you almost smashed the server don't you?" Cammy asked.
Not all of Cameron's ever expanding emotions and feelings pleased her. There seemed to be a lot of negative actions produced as well as the positive ones. If she was just a machine, none of those things would happen. She was more than a machine at this point. She was designed to expand her emotional programming to better emulate a human female. The programming allowed her to feel and love, but it also allowed her to feel a lot of negative emotions and feelings. She knew if Cammy wasn't there earlier she would have destroyed the equipment. It would have done nothing other than ruin good machinery.
"I was 'angry'." Cameron said. "Thank you for stopping me."
The door to the lab opened and Savannah and Young Allison entered. It wasn't something Cameron expected. She was given no advance notice they were about to arrive in the lab. She looked towards the server and gave it a dirty look. She knew it was CamNet's doing as well. She was still highly disturbed by what CamNet made her believe earlier.
Cameron looked away when Young Allison looked at her.
Young Allison was surprised Cameron did it to her. She felt more than a little frustrated.
"Not her too…." Young Allison said. "I closed a door. It's all I did. I didn't do anything wrong in any way."
It made her wonder about all the open doors when girls were together. She didn't know they were all 'conditioned' to leave them open for her benefit. It was the same thing at the Resistance base too. It was all done for Savannah's benefit and 'educational purposes'.
Savannah didn't want any problems. She was aware Young Allison could make a crude or rude comment at any point right now. She might try to make a joke, but those didn't usually go over well with Terminators.
"Allison…." Savannah said.
Young Allison nodded and smiled at Cameron and Cammy. She was pleased to see the two Terminators.
"Hi, Cameron." Young Allison said. "Hi, Cammy."
Young Allison and Savannah inquired to see how Cammy was doing. Everything looked fine.
There was obviously a lot of tension in the air.
Young Allison wanted to address the issue.
"Cameron, you don't have to worry until we get back from the past." Young Allison said and then she looked at Savannah. "Cammy, you might need to worry a lot sooner."
Young Allison laughed at the looks on Cammy's and Cameron's faces. She stopped laughing when she saw the stern look on Savannah's face.
Savannah didn't want Cammy or Cameron to feel bad. Sometimes when they joked, a Terminator would interpret something as being literal. They often failed to see the humor in something. A joke was usually viewed as something negative. Sometimes they were taken as a personal insult. They often had much the opposite effect as intended.
"Cammy and Cameron have nothing to worry about now or in the future." Savannah said. "We're not trying to cause trouble for anyone."
Young Allison changed the direction the conversation was headed. She hoped to soothe any hard feelings, real or imagined. Since she knew she didn't do anything wrong, well, except maybe to Ally, she didn't have anything to worry about and they shouldn't either.
"You look really Tight in your dress, Cameron." Young Allison said. "Nobody can look as good as you do."
Cameron was very pleased by the comment. She didn't agree. she knew where her beauty came from. She wanted to reach out to Young Allison.
"Thanks." Cameron said. "You'll look even more beautiful in it, Allison."
Cameron held out her arms to give Young Allison a hug.
"Would you like to try it on?" Cameron asked. "I can take it off if you'd like to try it on."
Savannah looked quickly at Young Allison.
It was clear to Young Allison it probably wasn't a good time to do it. If they were alone in her bedroom in Palmdale she wouldn't hesitate. She liked to see what Cameron looked like and she could tell Cameron liked to look at her. They never did anything they weren't supposed to. There was no touching. Not yet anyway. It was sort of the 'creator' and the 'created' viewing each other, knowing what one actually came from, and what they both would be at one point.
Young Allison moved forward and hugged Cameron. She wouldn't mind seeing Cameron naked right in front of her and she doubted Savannah would mind either. After the earlier 'trouble', which wasn't really trouble at all, she didn't want to cause any more. She looked for a diplomatic answer to the equation. She wanted to give Cameron a positive note even though it wasn't really true anymore like it used to be. Her interaction with Ally before she reactivated her was proof of it. It was something she checked both visually and physically, even if she shouldn't have.
"ALL your dresses are a little big on me." Young Allison whispered in Cameron's ear. "You determine when it happens for John, and for YOU. I'll never take anything from you. I promise. What the four of us will share will be determined by you."
Cameron released Young Allison and looked in her eyes. Somehow she didn't think so. It would be Young Allison who determined when anyone would 'start'. She was the key in the future as well. Future Allison is who controlled, well, not so much controlled, but directed Future Savannah, Future John, and Duplicate Cameron. She was the one who made everything happen between each of them individually as well as a group.
It wasn't so much a threat if Young Allison was with John. It was more because Cameron didn't want John to 'spoil' Young Allison before Savannah and Young Allison 'bonded'. She wanted the bond for them first. It was the constant in all the other relationships between every version of Savannah Weaver and Allison Young.
Deep down inside Cameron knew there was another issue. She wanted Savannah to be the one to 'pop' Young Alison rather than John. She didn't believe John deserved the honor after what he did with Future Riley. His first experience should have belonged to her. If Young Allison was with Savannah first, she would encourage them to take care of everything the same way Young Jesse and Savannah did with each other. John still might be her first male, but there was no reason for him to see proof of it. She would want him to know Savannah was there first, where she rightfully belonged.
She smiled to herself at the thought Savannah wouldn't give him the honor either. Young Jesse and all of the girls made sure of it. The two children were the icing on the cake. John may still be her first male, but he wasn't the first one there.
It was what she wanted for both of her girls. She secretly hoped she could be with both of them before they were with John as well. She was worried if she did, she might become very possessive. She saw the jealousy and rage well up in Savannah instantly with what she thought happened. She would like to blame it on CamNet, but she couldn't in Savannah's case. It was what Savannah felt on her own. It showed the true depth of Savannah's love for Young Allison.
John and Anna neared Sheila's room. There was a lot of noise inside.
Anna could see John was a little nervous.
"Maybe we should have gone the other way." John said.
Anna didn't think it was a big deal or mattered.
"Relax, you know it's what happens with them all the time." Anna said. "Girls will be girls."
John was aware there was a lot of 'room hopping' at night. Maybe he would get to witness some of it up close. He wasn't sure who he might see but he really didn't care. As long as they were nude and in front of him, he would take it.
"Even if they're Metal girls." John said.
Anna tried to determine who was in each of the rooms.
"Girls just want to have fun." Anna said.
John really wondered what it would be like to be with more than one female at the same time. He didn't know if he would watch or participate. Maybe they would concentrate on him. He doubted he would be able to satisfy more than one or two of them before he finished. He couldn't keep up with Cameron. He doubted he would be able to keep up with two human females. He certainly wouldn't be able to do it for two Metal girls.
He looked back once as they passed. He hoped Anna would suggest they take a quick peek in all of the rooms with open doors as they passed. She didn't say it specifically.
Anna didn't bother to tell him she could hear Claire in there too. She was well acquainted with her various sounds. She did her share of spying on all of the females as well. She knew exactly what each one of those sounds represented and what was going on to produce the sound. She did know the duration and intensity were actually variables. She didn't think it was the same way for the Metal girls to the same extent.
Cameron forbade her from any sexual activity with anyone. She thought it was an unfair restriction. Why didn't it apply to anyone else but her? She didn't sleep. There was a lot of free time. She watched Holly and Hanna share for hours after their human lovers were asleep. She wasn't allowed to do anything. Well, except for service herself. Would anyone really wonder why she spied on everyone else?
She looked over at John as they walked. She was programmed the same as all of the other Metal girls. If John asked to be with her, she couldn't say 'no'. She would need to comply with his desires and wishes. It would be her only way around the unfair rules Cameron established. She was pleased at the way he looked at her earlier. Maybe she could entice him with her youthful persona. If he asked her, she would be on him in a second. She would want Cameron to know afterwards as well.
If she would have kept Ally's chassis, she knew she could have fooled him into believing she was Cameron. She was 'Cameron' anyway. She ran her program. Cameron was her program. She was 'Cameron' as well. She believed it was the 'Neural Interface' with Savannah which made her a better Terminator than Cameron was. She was glad she wasn't a Bitch like Cameron was.
She didn't like the way Cameron did things, especially in regards to Young Allison. It wasn't all the time. It was just some things. She wanted to take John's hand and stop him. She would ask him to go back to Savannah's room with her so she could change. Once her clothes were off, and John could get a good look at her, she would tell him if he asked her to be with him, she couldn't say no. She was pretty sure it would happen right there in Savannah's room.
Wait.
What was she thinking? She figured it was the 'Cameron' in her programming. It was a reminder she wasn't a Bitch like Cameron was.
They continued on and neared the lab a short time later.
Young Allison was able to break any tension with her natural charm and cheerfulness. She flashed her beautiful smile around frequently. It seemed to please all of the other girls. A smile went a long way in the group of individuals who seldom seemed to smile.
Cameron felt comfortable very soon. Young Allison and her were now playful and joking.
Savannah kept an eye on them and made sure Cammy was back to normal. They spoke for a while as Cameron and Young Allison interacted.
Cammy was honest with Savannah and disclosed the true nature of what caused her problem. She still didn't think it was a problem. It was just a sensory overload. There was too much input of such intense stimulation for her to process for the long duration of time. It seemed like a good idea not to mention what else Sheila was about to do. She really didn't think it was a big deal. It wouldn't be the first time. She actually thought the 'Barbie look' was quite pleasant.
Savannah gave Cammy a tight and meaningful hug. She released it only when they heard someone approach the lab.
The lab door opened again.
John and Anna entered. John gave Cameron a hug. Anna gave Cammy and Cameron one. John and Cammy looked at each other for a moment. They both wanted to hug each other, but they both glanced over at Savannah and then at Cameron and didn't. They were close several times to completing a sexual union. It never happened. It was close, but not quite. It was clearly something both of them were willing to pursue further if the circumstances and situation would allow it.
They both checked in with Cammy and Cameron to see how everything was.
John then greeted Savannah and Young Allison. They all spent a few extra moments to look at each other during the process.
Cammy didn't like all the attention when she felt everything was fine. She felt bad enough she disrupted everyone's evening.
"I'm fine." Cammy said. "I've been telling everyone it all night."
Savannah wanted them out of the lab and into a better setting.
"Then you're coming with me." Savannah said.
Young Allison giggled.
Cammy looked at Young Allison. She wanted to make sure Savannah kept her promise to spend the night with Young Allison. She didn't want it on her if it didn't happen. It was already bad enough they left Palmdale to come and see her.
"I want you to come along too." Cammy said.
Young Allison stifled another giggle.
Savannah was pleased Cammy made the offer. She didn't want anyone to be left out. She knew how it would make her feel. She looked at Anna and smiled.
"Anna can come with us as well." Savannah said.
The sad look on Anna's face instantly vanished into a smile.
Savannah wanted Cameron and John to have some alone time.
Anna understood the nature of Savannah's gesture. She felt something else was more important.
"I'll hang out with Cammy for the rest of the night." Anna said.
Anna wanted Savannah and Young Allison to finish their 'girl's night out'. It was very important to her Young Allison was able to have all of the things she wanted.
Cammy knew Savannah and Young Allison should finish out their fun night. She didn't want Cameron to punish Sheila because it was disrupted on her account.
"OK, Anna, we can hang out." Cammy said. "I have a few projects I'm working on."
Young Allison didn't want Cammy and Anna to feel excluded because she was there. She understood both of them were willing to sacrifice for Savannah and her. It once again proved the true test of love was sacrifice. She wanted to reach out to them to show the depth of her feelings. She was willing to sacrifice as well.
"Can both of you come with us to our room?" Young Allison asked, as she quickly added. "I mean Savannah's room."
Young Allison winked at John and took a hand each of Cammy and Anna. She led them away.
Savannah was left looking at John and Cameron.
"I hope you know what you're in for one day." Savannah said and turned to leave.
Savannah knew what was coming, quite literally. She wasn't the one who orchestrated any of it. She wasn't the one everything was directed at. She was basically along for the ride.
John and Cameron looked at each other.
Savannah noticed
"I mean BOTH of you." Savannah said over her shoulder. "It applies to all of us. Don't expect Cammy and Anna to be too far away either."
Savannah hurried to catch up with Young Allison, Cammy and Anna.
There was a giant smile on her face as she hurried along.
John watched them depart. He couldn't help but swallow hard at what Savannah said. He wondered the same thing himself. The prospect of being with Savannah and Young Allison was already a thrill. The added dimension, 'Cammy and Anna wouldn't be too far away either', seemed to offer even more prospects. He didn't know if he would be able to partake in those, but he knew Savannah and Young Allison would. He didn't want to seem greedy. He would be very pleased with Cameron, Savannah, and Young Allison. He was sure it would be three people telling him what to do instead of just one.
Cameron noted the far off look in John's eyes as the girls departed the lab. She wanted to make sure he understood everything perfectly.
"Savannah referred to our future, the 'Natural Order'." Cameron said.
John hoped Cameron would really be able to do it. He honestly didn't know if she could. He didn't know of the anguish CamNet made Cameron experience earlier. His words were somewhat prophetic.
"I'm aware of it. Be careful what you wish for…." John said. "It looks like it's just us alone again."
John really hoped they could pick up where things left off. After his interaction with Savannah, Young Allison, and Anna, he was good to go again. He would probably think of all of them when he was with Cameron.
Cameron looked at the lab door. She did think of her earlier reaction to everything. She didn't flip out or go ballistic, even if she experienced a lot of anxiety. She was a little worried about the prospect of kidnapping Young Allison to prevent her mother from knowing what happened in John's room. Luckily it hadn't occurred, at least not yet.
She still didn't think it would be a bad idea to have Claire make a visit to John's bed before Young Allison did. Claire really wouldn't have anything to complain about then. She also wanted to have a little more wiggle room. If Claire were to have more children of her own, it would make it easier for her to put the grab on Summer as well. Claire would need to concentrate on the younger children. She would need to let go of Summer like she needed to let go of Young Allison. She didn't see why Summer couldn't be a backup for Savannah and Young Allison. Young Jesse was the backup currently.
"For now we're alone." Cameron said.
John could see the far off look in Cameron's eyes.
He wanted to bring Cameron back from wherever her mind took her. He knew where his mind took him earlier in his wild dream. He didn't know who was in his dream. It made it kind of nice because he could make it anyone he wanted it to be.
"I'm trying to decide." John said.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"Decide what?" Cameron asked.
Cameron was unsure if John referred to Savannah or Young Allison. He was sure he would rather be with the Young Allison.
John looked Cameron over from head to toe and back again.
"What looks better…." John said.
Cameron noticed the way he looked at her.
"Better?" Cameron asked.
John could see Cameron was a little confused. He figured she thought he referred to Savannah, Young Allison, or her. He wanted to spell it out.
"You, with or without the dress on." John said. "It's what I'm trying to decide looks better."
Cameron smiled. She thought there were several solutions available to the dilemma. She figured they should be able to run several tests.
"We can always return to our room and experiment." Cameron said.
John liked the idea. He decided Cameron was beautiful both ways.
"I'm in." John said.
Cameron hoped to get more out of 'Little Willy' before the morning.
"You will be." Cameron said with her sly smile.
John liked to play the game.
"Damn straight." John said.
Cameron was ready with her own reply.
"It's the way I like it." Cameron said.
John and Cameron faced each other.
Cameron moved forward and kissed John. She hiked up her dress. Everything was exposed right there. She was ready to 'go'.
John was afraid someone could walk in on them. He thought they took a big enough risk in the carpool area. Inside the Resistance base seemed like an even bigger risk.
"Not here." John said.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"Someone might see us." John said.
Cameron felt they had an answer available if anyone inquired what they were doing.
"We can always tell them we were making sandwiches…." Cameron said.
John tried not to laugh. It was still funny the way Cameron said it with a straight face.
"Not that again. Don't even say it." John said.
Cameron scooped John up in her arms. It caught him by surprise.
"I won't say it. We'll do it instead." Cameron said. "To our room it is."
Cameron headed out of the lab as she carried John.
"Shouldn't I be carrying you?" John asked.
Cameron didn't want John to waste his strength and stamina by carrying her. She wanted both of those qualities applied to her instead once they reached the bedroom.
"I'm heavier than I look." Cameron said. "Maybe when we get to our room you can."
They passed by Sheila's room.
John turned his head to look and listen. He wasn't able to see anything, but he could hear plenty.
"They sound busy in there." John said.
Cameron briefly considered carrying John in there with the four females. It would be his wildest fantasy come true. She would have to come back and make sure they didn't take it too far with Claire. No, Hanna was there, she would keep Ally and Sheila in check.
"We will be too." Cameron said.
Cameron heard them call Ally, 'Cameron'. It made her smile to herself. She liked it when everyone was happy….
She thought about John's earlier question. She could put the grab on Ally and have her slip the dress on, while she showed up naked with her in their room after she let John off there. Currently Ally looked very much like her. She knew John wouldn't be able to tell one from the other, especially if Ally wore the dress. She would think about it a little more.
The girls arrived at Savannah's room.
"Sleepover." Young Allison said.
Savannah wanted Young Allison to rest.
"They don't sleep." Savannah said. "YOU need to get to bed."
Young Allison was wide awake at this point.
"Oh…." Young Allison said.
Anna wanted Young Allison to rest as well. It was already late.
"Maybe I should go." Anna said.
Anna turned to go.
Young Allison took Anna's hand to stop her.
"Let's play 'Truth or Dare'." Young Allison said.
Anna was aware Young Allison didn't play fair. It didn't matter what the game or challenge was.
"Now I really know I should go." Anna said.
Young Allison didn't want Anna to feel excluded. She didn't want Cammy to feel the same way either.
"You can stay until we fall asleep." Young Allison said. "You have before."
Savannah shot Young Allison a quick glance then looked at Anna.
"Relax." Anna said. "Don't forget I have your 'programming', Savannah. I protect her, the same as you do."
Young Allison felt overprotected at times.
"More like take all the fun away." Young Allison said. "It's like I'm in jail and I have my own personal warden to watch over me twenty-four hours a day."
Young Allison was about to mention she should be entitled to conjugal visits. The look of disapproval on Savannah's face from her earlier statement kept her from saying it.
Savannah KNEW her feelings, Anna needed to deal with 'Cameron's' feelings as well.
"It's the 'Cameron' programming in you I'm worried about." Savannah said.
Anna thought Cameron showed a lot of restraint as far as Savannah and Young Allison went.
"You know Cameron loves both of you." Anna said. "Ask Cammy."
Cammy knew the depth of Cameron's love for the girls.
"We all know the answer to it." Cammy said.
It still looked like Anna was going to leave so Young Allison could rest.
Young Allison didn't want her to go.
"Anna, stay just for a little while." Young Allison said. "Please."
Anna looked at Cammy and Savannah, they both nodded.
"Only if you go to bed now." Anna said.
Young Allison could see she 'got her hooks' into Anna.
"OK!" Young Allison said.
Young Allison took her backpack off and carefully set it next to Savannah's bed.
"Remember this is a 'sleepover'." Savannah said.
Young Allison thought she could help motivate Savannah as well.
"I know." Young Allison said. "I think I've been accused of enough things already tonight. Remember you thought I…."
Savannah didn't even want Young Allison to say it. She didn't want to give anyone any ideas. She didn't know Cameron, Cammy, and CamNet, all knew what happened.
"Truth or Dare it is." Savannah quickly said.
Young Allison smiled.
Savannah could see Young Allison was very manipulative without really even trying to be.
Young Allison saw the way Savannah looked at her. She shrugged her shoulders.
"I play rough." Young Allison said.
Anna was a little worried as to how things were going to play out.
"Now I know this was a mistake." Anna said.
Cammy wasn't sure what the rules were or how the game even started.
"Who goes first?" Cammy asked.
Young Allison saw an opportunity and jumped right in.
"I do. I'm the guest." Young Allison said. "You have to answer truthfully."
Cammy tilted her head slightly. She knew they were supposed to respond to 'directives' from the 'Chosen Ones' as if they were an 'order'. She wanted to know if it was an 'order'.
"Is it an…." Cammy started.
Savannah could see Young Allison set the Metal girls up.
"DON'T SAY IT…." Savannah said, as she tried to stop Cammy.
Cammy felt the need to complete her sentence, even with Savannah's interruption.
"…Order?" Cammy asked.
Young Allison smiled.
"Yup." Young Allison said. "Thanks. I can see you're a good sport."
Anna was pleased she hadn't fallen into the trap.
"I'm glad it was just for her." Anna said.
Young Allison was ready to close the trap.
"It wasn't." Young Allison said.
Cammy looked at Young Allison and Savannah. The game needed to be fair.
"What about you and her?" Cammy asked Young Allison.
Young Allison was ready for it.
"You get to scan us, both of us." Young Allison said. "I have nothing to hide."
Savannah wondered if she underestimated Young Allison's manipulative intent. Now Young Allison could make sure she told the truth to whatever question was asked.
"This is ridiculous." Savannah said. "I know what she wants to know. I'm not going to tell her."
Cammy tried to redirect the direction things were headed. She actually made it worse.
"Maybe we should let her watch." Cammy said. "Seeing and hearing is believing."
Young Allison giggled. She actually already did plenty of it.
"I'm out." Anna said.
Young Allison liked to play with them.
"We haven't got to the 'Dare' part yet." Young Allison said. "It's coming."
At this point Savannah, Cammy, and Anna, all wanted to be someplace else. They all knew they were at the mercy of Young Allison.
Savannah wanted to have some type of control in place. She was going to be firm about it
"It's bedtime in fifteen minutes." Savannah said. "It's my order."
Young Allison looked at Savannah. She knew she needed to tread lightly, but intended to be forceful about it.
"It's fine with me." Young Allison said. "You're first."
Savannah wanted to keep a brave face.
"Go for it." Savannah said with a faint smile. "Cammy, and especially Anna, know everything about me."
The smile on Young Allison's face turned into a serious look.
"Do they?" Young Allison asked. "I don't."
Now Savannah was worried. The faint smile quickly evaporated from her face. She quickly realized there were a lot of things she did with a multitude of individuals over the years. She wondered how deep Young Allison was going to dig. Maybe it wouldn't hurt for her to hear the truth about a lot of things. It was something they would discuss going forward anyway.
Cameron made it to the intersection of the first hallway from Sheila's room before she asked John something she thought would please him. She thought about it earlier. She wanted John to be the one who made the decision.
"John, would you like to join them?" Cameron asked.
Cameron looked back towards Sheila's room.
John wasn't really sure about what Cameron just asked him. He wondered if it was something she wanted.
"Do you mean with you too?" John asked.
Cameron tilted her head slightly. It wasn't her original intent. If Savannah was in the room with them she might consider the possibility. Her goal was for John's happiness.
"You would be alone without me, just them." Cameron said. "I want to make this a memorable night for you. It can be the icing on the cake."
John really wanted to do it, but tonight he shared a special time with Cameron. It was something which didn't happen very often. It certainly never happened like this. He didn't want to spoil any of it. He wanted to make it memorable for Cameron as well. He wanted it to be memorable in a positive way not a negative way.
"Not tonight. I'm with my wife. The woman I love." John said. "I'm shooting for nine hundred and eighty four by morning. It's if you stay the night."
Cameron wanted more if she stayed the entire night. She would try and squeeze a few more out of John. Even if 'Little Willy' was down. She could normally get him back up. She quickly calculated what she would be able to get out of John. She needed to figure in an ever increasing refractory time period.
"If I stay the whole night, it will drop down to nine hundred and eighty two." Cameron said.
John figured he would be unable to perform at such a level. He really wasn't sure how much more he would be able to provide Cameron with. He didn't want to give her expectations he wouldn't be able to fulfill.
"I don't know if I'm quite so virile." John said.
Cameron felt she could help him get to where he needed to go. She wanted to give him some positive reassurance going in.
"I guess we're going to find out." Cameron said. "I'll still be able to get you there. Every finish is a good finish."
They arrived at their room.
Cameron set John down.
"Well?" Cameron asked.
John knew what was next.
"Our wedding night again?" John asked.
John and Cameron knew the drill. They did it many, many times.
It always seemed to make Cameron happy.
Cameron always liked to find the file for their wedding night and start a new one with a sub file attached to it. For her then, it always was their wedding night for the first time.
She never told John what she was doing. Until a few hours into the 'new' 'wedding night', she never knew it wasn't the first time with John until they finished. Then the experience would become a sub-file. She told him she liked to relive their wedding night but she wasn't specific as to how it happened within her system. She doubted he would approve. There were a lot of things she didn't tell him because she doubted he would agree.
She didn't want to think of it as a lie of omission, but maybe it was. She often heard the story there were 'good lies'. Those were lies which were often told to protect someone. She wasn't so sure about it. She thought the only person being protected was the person who told the lie. Whatever they did, they knew it was wrong, but they did it anyway.
John always thought Cameron started out slowly when they reenacted their wedding night. He didn't know for Cameron it was their wedding night for the first few hours until her programming reset. He always thought that she seemed a little vulnerable and apprehensive. She did become excited rather quickly once things started.
All John really knew was that those reenactments really picked up after the first few hours. Cameron became a totally different person then.
John always wondered why.
Nobody knew.
Closing monologue by Cameron:
Truth Or Dare
What is truth
Does anyone even care
Does it lead anywhere
Or end in a nightmare
Maybe it's about perspective
Or just a bunch of hot air
Not only is truth rare
It can be very unfair
When confronted with reality
One would rather be elsewhere
It can be somewhere
Or it can be nowhere
Once things are broken
They're hard to repair
One can feel despair
Or learn to share
The future is fluid
It's hard to prepare
One must be aware
There are many things to beware
Learn to play the game
Sidestep the fanfare
Never try to compare
Avoid truth or dare
Nobody