Andrews proved to be right. When they settled Jake solidly on the bench, strapping him down, he was limp for a few moments. Then the flinching started, first in his hands and then in his feet. Next his spine straightened and his head moved. Quite suddenly his eyes opened wide and he had reoccupied his body fully. It took a little while longer before he became conscious, but as soon as he was, he started to bark orders. “Quick, help me out of this rig.” He was weak and needed Dr. Andrews’ support to make it over to his chair. He looked all around and spotted Jenna by the gate. “Bring Jenna here now. Did you prick her finger?” His voice shook from his throat being dry. “I’ll do it right now, Jake,” answered Marnie, who had run over to Jenna and taken her finger and felt a spurt of mean satisfaction when she pricked it darn good and hard. Make sure it takes was the thought that popped into her mind. Damned if I want to be doing this again. Jake stared up at Dr. Andrews hovering over him, checking his pulse and looking into his eyes.
