“What was that?”
“Not sure.”
“When was that?”
“Young.”
“Less than five?”
“Yeah.”
“Less than two?”
“I think so.”
“Let’s go back.”
“I don’t want to.”
Tick…tock.
Tick…tock.
“Did you see that doctor again? After that?”
“Yes.”
“Take me to the next time. You’re safe with me, Jack. They can’t hurt you. These are only memories.”
Tick…tock.
Tick…tock.
“Jack?”
Silence.
“Jack?”
“Increase to 75 milliamps,” Deep Voice said.
“We’re already at 75,” High Voice replied.
“His breathing hasn’t changed. Are you sure?”
“I’m certain.”
“Go to 100 milliamps.”
“That’s a fatal level.”
“I’m aware.”
Silence.
“We’re at 100. No change. Breathing, heart rate, all slightly elevated but still within the range of normal.”
“Remarkable,” Deep Voice said. “Go to 150.”
