The Reunion

It took Martin a while to process the meaning of Gideon’s question. When he spoke, his voice was carefully even. ‘I gave it to the doctor, asked him to administer it to Miss Hewitt today. As you have seen, it’s proven to be quite effective. She has just taken one dose and her attitude towards you has changed dramatically. She’s going to—’ Gideon’s fist struck him in the chest. It was fierce and impactful, knocking Martin onto the floor. ‘It wasn’t your decision to make!’ Gideon shouted, furious. ‘I didn’t ask you to do it! What if something happens to her?’ ‘Like what?’ Martin sat up on the floor. ‘The doctor assured me the drug is perfectly safe.’ ‘Fuck the doctor!’ Gideon left, took the stairs two at a time and bounded up to the second floor. Kira’s bedroom door was locked from the inside. He opened it with a spare key. ‘Kira?’ He groped for the light switch along the wall. There was no response. He saw the open window, letting out a sliver of moonlight. Gideon sprinted to the bed. ‘