improving, but he’s still in a major depression.”
“That’s only to be expected.”
“It’s still tough. The guy’s been in the service since he got out of college. And he was in the ROTC before that. All he knows is fighting.”
“They’re doing amazing things with prosthetics now. In a few years, he’ll be able to do almost anything he could with his real hand. He just needs to be patient.”
“Patient? Seth? Not gonna happen.”
“He has no choice, though, does he?”
“You’re right about that. I just feel bad for the guy.”
“I feel bad for all of us.” Her head went down and she sighed loudly. “I’m so tired. I just want my life back, you know? I want to go to a movie. I want to sleep late and go on dates and shop for shoes. But every time I try to slack off, this major wave of guilt hits me. What if they use the weapon today? What if a village is massacred while I’m watching TV?”
“You can only do what you can do. One step at a time. But it’s important for you to take some breaks. This pace is going to kill you.”
“I exercise on the treadmill. I take vitamins. I’m fine.”
“You’re pale as a ghost. You need to get outside more.”
“It’s almost ten o’clock.”
“I wasn’t just talking about tonight.”
“Soon. I promise.” She sighed.
“Do you need anything else?”
“A team of graduate students would be nice.”
“Anything I can get you?”
“No,” she said, smiling just a bit.
“That’s a good look on you.”
She frowned, looking down at her lab coat. “This?”
“The smile.”
“Sweet but unnecessary. I’m fine. I’m not going completely nuts yet. And, as I’ve mentioned, I’m close.”
He nodded, getting the hint. “Fine. I’m out of here. But don’t be surprised to see me Friday.”
“I’ll have to remember to look at a calendar.”
“Do that.” He touched her shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. “It’s not all going to go to hell if you have a nice dinner.”
“Sweet man, it’s already gone to hell.”
He couldn’t argue with that.
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