|×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××| |===================================================================================| | | | - -- TRAUMA CENTER - UNDER THE KNIFE -- - | | - GAME SCRIPT - | | | |===================================================================================| |×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××| Ennek a dokumentumnak a létrejöttének az oka az, hogy a GP egyszerű modul nem tudta befogadni ezt a scriptet csak ha apró darabokra tördelem, az meg kényelmetlen lett volna nekem, ha meg minden fejezetet külön menübe rakok, akkor az meg nagyon macerás. Szóval valahogy így jutottam erre a megoldára. Ezt a dokumentumot még évekkel ezelőtt írtam ki és gondoltam ha már itt porosodik a gépen, akkor vegyük valami hasznát, szóval felpakolom ide, hogy elérhető legyen. Ha valami elírás van benne, mondjuk elgépeltem egy szót, akkor előre is bocsánat. Az operációk alatti párbeszédeket csak akkor írtam ki mikor a történettel kapcsolatos dolgok hangzottak el, azaz az asszisztensed utasításait nem. Az egyedi sorkizárt megoldásért elnézést, de egyszerűen nem bírom, ha nem néz ki valami rendezettül. ~.oOo.~ ×===================================================================================× | TARTALOM | ×===================================================================================× A könnyebb keresés és tájékozódás érdekében. CHAPTER 1 - DR. STILES [CH1-1.0] .......................................... Bevezető [CH1-1.1] .......................................... Standard Procedure [CH1-1.2] .......................................... Standard Procedure 2 [CH1-1.3] .......................................... A Farewell [CH1-1.4] .......................................... Nurse Angie [CH1-1.5] .......................................... Singing the Blues [CH1-1.6] .......................................... A Real Doctor [CH1-1.7] .......................................... Downpour [CH1-1.8] .......................................... Life or Death CHAPTER 2 - HEALING TOUCH [CH2-2.1] .......................................... Dormant Ability [CH2-2.2] .......................................... Master Surgery [CH2-2.3] .......................................... Striving for Asclepius [CH2-2.4] .......................................... Awakening [CH2-2.5] .......................................... Paying the Price [CH2-2.6] .......................................... Just Let Me Die [CH2-2.7] .......................................... Reason Why [CH2-2.8] .......................................... Reconciliation [CH2-2.9] .......................................... Please Let Me Live [CH2-2.10] ......................................... Caduceus [CH2-2.11] ......................................... For Everyone's Sake CHAPTER 3 - CADUCEUS [CH3-3.1] .......................................... New Beginnings [CH3-3.2] .......................................... GUILT [CH3-3.3] .......................................... The Darkness Within [CH3-3.4] .......................................... Something Precious [CH3-3.5] .......................................... International Conference [CH3-3.6] .......................................... The Explosive Patient [CH3-3.7] .......................................... Footfalls of Terror [CH3-3.8] .......................................... Miracle at 9,800 ft [CH3-3.9] .......................................... Deserted Village [CH3-3.10] ......................................... Forbidden Knowledge CHAPTER 4 - BIO TERROR [CH4-4.1] .......................................... Hope Under Attack [CH4-4.2] .......................................... Race for the Cure [CH4-4.3] .......................................... Nothing to Do But Wait [CH4-4.4] .......................................... Stepping Up [CH4-4.5] .......................................... Foreboding Clues [CH4-4.6] .......................................... Taking the First Step [CH4-4.7] .......................................... Medical Research [CH4-4.8] .......................................... The Next Step [CH4-4.9] .......................................... New Laser Technology [CH4-4.10] ......................................... Doctor's Struggle [CH4-4.11] ......................................... Incurable Disease CHAPTER 5 - IT NEVER ENDS [CH5-5.1] .......................................... Caduceus in Action [CH5-5.2] .......................................... Under the Knife [CH5-5.3] .......................................... Shifting GUILT [CH5-5.4] .......................................... GUILT Evolves [CH5-5.5] .......................................... Infiltration [CH5-5.6] .......................................... Infection [CH5-5.7] .......................................... Delphi [CH5-5.8] .......................................... Devil [CH5-5.9] .......................................... Death Awaits All CHAPTER 6 - ORIGINAL SIN [CH6-6.1] .......................................... Delphi HQ [CH6-6.2] .......................................... First Sin [CH6-6.3] .......................................... Second Sin [CH6-6.4] .......................................... Third Sin [CH6-6.5] .......................................... Fourth Sin [CH6-6.6] .......................................... Fifth Sin [CH6-6.7] .......................................... Sixth Sin [CH6-6.8] .......................................... Final Sin [CH6-6.9] .......................................... Adam [CH6-6.10] ......................................... Epilogue ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.0] BEVEZETŐ | ×===================================================================================× This is Hope Hospital, located in the city of Angeles Bay. Since its inception, Hope has continuously served the community. One of the young doctors here is still in need of guidance. But because of his desire to help people, he strives to improve. Dr. Derek Stiles will soon realize his full potential... ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 1 - DR. STILES ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.1] STANDARD PROCEDURE | ×===================================================================================× ----------------------------------- | Hope Hospital - Consultation Room | ----------------------------------- Mary We've transported the patient to the pre-op area. Mary Fulton, age 39: The hospital's veteran surgical assistant. She's kind well-liked, but tends to ramble too much. Mary The injury is on his forearm, and he's still fully conscious. Blood test results should be back from the lab any minute. Dr. Kasal It looks worse than it is. He's not in any real danger. I guess he got lucky, huh? Dr. Greg Kasal: The head of the surgical department here. Nothing rattles him, but he's strict and expects perfection from others. Dr. Kasal You'll be operating, Derek. Derek ... I will? Derek Stiles, age 26: A surgeon, and the story's main character. He just completed his residency and accepted a position here. Derek I was just about to start my rounds, so ... Mary Worry about that later! You're not an intern anymore! Hurry up and prep for the O.R.! Dr. Kasal This is a simple extraction. There's nothing to worry about. Just take your time... Stay calm, keep it steady. You should be able to handle this on your own by now. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Mary Let's begin the briefing. The patient, Kevin Turk, just arrived in an ambulance. He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed thought a glass door. His lacerations have begun to hemorrhage. There are glass flagments lodged near his right shoulder. Our cosmetic surgeon is out at a Medical Society meeting... But you should be able to handle the stitching, right? There are two main objectives in this operation: × Suture any lacerations. × Extract fragments of glass from underneath the skin. Be thorough, and try your best not to leave any scars. Derek Okay... Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Mary See? You're catching on. That wasn't so hard, was it? Derek I couln't have done it without my lovely assistant. Mary I definitely see improvement, ... but flirting isn't everything. Seriously though, keep practicing and you'll do just fine. ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.2] STANDARD PROCEDURE 2 | ×===================================================================================× Mary Judging by the MRI, the tumor is isolated in his stomach. It's benign, but you should be preparated for anything. Any questions, Dr. Stiles? Derek ... Huh? Oh... Yeah, I'm fine... Thank anyway. Mary Are you even listening?! I know you're stressed, but this happens to be your job. Are you getting enough sleep? You need at least 6 hours a night! Don't remember med school? The patient depend on you! Dr. Kasal Derek, don't forget our follow-up with Mr. Jenkins this afternoon. Have you read the report? Derek ... I haven't, actually... Dr. Kasal You need shape up-- this is real life. Mary You've been here three years, Derek. We shouldn't still babysitting you. Maybe we need to open an investigation... "Dr. Stiles's impaired madecial and social development." Derek Harsh... Cut me some slack, Mary. Dr. Kasal You're not a resident doctor anymore, Stiles. You know that. Oh, Mary... I spoke with Dr. Hoffman. Mary Thank you very much. Derek Wait, you spoke with the director? ... About what? Mary Don't worry. It's not of your business. Dr. Kasal It's a personal matter. Just forget about it. Derek Are you going on vacation or something? ... I wouldn't mind a nice long cruise, myself. ... Sun, the sea-- Mary Okay, okay, that's enough. Let's get back to the operation. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Today, we need to excise a tumor in the distal stomach. In tests from two years ago, it was small and benign. However, it's grown rapidly and started to hemorrhage. At this rate, it might become maligant. After talking with Mr. Laurie, we've decided to remove it. There in one objective in this operation: × Excise and remove a tumor from the distal stomach. That is all. But, you'll need to use the Powell Procedure to remove the tumor. First, drain the tumor's cytoplasm to decrease its size. Then, when you excise it, the cells can't metastasize, resulting in a small incision. There seems to be a trend toward this type of removal. It's a good idea for you to learn it. Now, begin the operation! Work quickly, but stay calm! Derek Understood! Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Kasal Nice work, Derek. It seems you value accuracy over speed. Just remember that the patient's safety always comes first. Mary You're getting better every day. Keep up the good work! ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.3] A FAREWELL | ×===================================================================================× --------------------------------- | Hope Hospital - Nurse's Station | --------------------------------- Mary ... And so, since my husband's been relocated to a different office... I'll be leaving Hope Hospital, Effective immediately. I'm really going to miss this place, and all of you... but I prmise to continue my work as a nurse wherever life takes me! You all taught me that helping patients is its own reward. Dr. Kasal It was a pleasure to have you on staff, Mary. Good luck with the new job. Derek I can't believe you're leaving. This is all so sudden... Dr. Kasal What are you going to do without her, Derek? Mary ... Actually... Derek's the only reason I'm a little hesitant to leave... I even spoke with my husband about it. I told him there was a kid here that depends on me... Ha asked me how long I'd been working at a pediatrician's! Ha ha! Derek Ah, c'mon... I'm not that bad. Dr. Hoffman Is Mrs. Fulton still here? Mary Oh, hello Dr. Hoffman. I'm not interrupting anything, am I? Robert Hoffman, age 62: The director and founder of Hope Hospital. He used to be a renowned surgeon, but works in management now. Mary No, of course not. Dr. Hoffman I came to say goodbye, since I won't be around tomorrow. Thank you for many yars of dedicated service. You're the fantastic nurse... ... Probably our best. On behalf of our entire staff, I'd like to say thank you. Mary Oh... Sir, the pleasure was mine. I wish there was some way I could thank you for this opportunity. Dr. Hoffman Well, you're not going to stop nursing, are you? If you continue to help people, that will be thanks enough. Mary Of coursem sir! Helping people is my life. It's just... I wish I could stay and learn from you a little longer. Dr. Hoffnam Don't be modest. You already know everything I have to teach. I'm afraid Dr. Kasal surpassed me as a surgeon long ago. Dr. Kasal Dr. Hoffman... Dr. Hoffman Good luck with you new job. Don't be a stranger, okay? ... Well, I have mattes to attend to. If you'll excuse me... Mary I'd hoped to see Dr. Hoffman in action more often... but he stopped operating on patients after that incident... Dr. Kasal Derek, let's discuss the next patinet. Derek Yes, sir. Mary This is my last operation here... Don't let me down, Derek. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Yesterday's operaton went very smoothly. I want you to handle Mr. Spence's operation today. It's another tumor excision. Just be careful, there's more than one this time --don't overlook any. Mary This is the last time I'll be assisting you, Dr. Stiles. If you can handle this operation, I'll feel much better about leaving. Derek .......... Mary Oh... I didn't mean to upset you. ... but wake up, Dr. Stiles! There's only one person you should be thinking about during an operation, and that's the patient! Do you understand? Derek Y-Yes, ma'am! Mary Let's reviwe the main objective of today's operation: × Exciseand remove all tumors from the pancreas. Now, think back to yesterday's procedure, and begin. Derek Here goes... Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Mary You did a great job, Derek. I have nothing to worry about. I can tell that you'll make an excellent surgeon. Please continue using you abilities to help the people of Angeles Bay. ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.4] NURSE ANGIE | ×===================================================================================× ..And so, we all feel you deserve a girf of appreciation... Thank you for your 18 years of service, Mrs. Fulton. Mary Thank you so much. ...I'm a little embarrassed. Dr. Kasal Mrs. Fulton was more than a great nurse--she looked after us, as well. ...She will be missed. Mary Are you sure you're not glad to be free of my nagging? Dr. Kasal What are you talking about? I'm worried Derek will start coming to work late again. You're the one who kept him in line, Mary. Derek ...Ah geez... I'm standing right here, guys... You don't need to worry. I'll be fine without Mary's help. I may be young, but I'm still a doctor! Mary That's good to hear... So, no more sobbing phone calls from you, huh? Derek Wh-What!? I wasn't crying! Mary I'm just teasting, Derek. You're grown so much since you joined us and I'm pround of you. Work hard, and you'll surpass even Dr. Kasal, one day... I believe in you. Nurse "She is not here yet." Nurse 2 "She called in about an emergency--that's all she said." Derek ...Is something wrong? Mary They must be talking about my replacement. Since I'm leaving, she's going to be your new assistant. I was supposed to train her this afternoon, but... HR said she was very reliable. ...I jope everything's okay. "Sorry I'm late!" Angie I'm Angie Thompson, the new nurse. I'll be starting here tomorrow. Angie Thompson, age 21: Hope Hospital's newest employee. Angie is part German, born into a very well-educated family. She also has an International Nursing License. Angie Is... Mary Fulton here? I'm ready to go over protocol now. Mary It's very nice to meet you. Derek Wow, she's a nurse? Isn't she a little too--? Angie What's that, now? Derek wha- Huh? No, nothing... Pardon me. Angie I was on my way here when a man on the bus suffered a heart attack. I took him to a nearby emergency room and helped with the procedure. Of course, the paperwork took forever to fill out, so... yeah! Dr. Kasal Sounds like you had a rough morning. Mary Weel, don't you worry about being late. I completely understand. Clerk "Execuse me... Is Miss Thompson here?" There's someone in the line from St. Francis Hospital..." Angie Thanks, I'll be right there. Please excuse me.... Dr. Kasal She's certainly something... Mary It sound like she know her stuff. What do you think, Derek? ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.5] SINGING THE BLUES | ×===================================================================================× Derek Good morning. Angie Hello, Dr. Stiles. You were supposed to be here fifteen minutes ago. You patients shouldn't have to wait just because you're behind schedule. Derek ...Uh, I'm sorry? Angie Anyway, I'll call in the first one. Derek (Man, she's strick...) Angie Please have a seat, Mr. Cox. Mr. Cox Y-Yo, doc... Derek Durng today's surgery, we'll be removing the polyp in your throat. How are you feeling? It's important for us to know about any changes to your condition. If anything's wrong, it could cause problems. Mr. Cox I... ...I really don't know... Derek Huh? Mr. Cox I've been doing concerts for seven years, while working part-time... ... So I finally land a contract with a big record producer... ... and my throat's screwed up. What is sometnig does go wrong? ... I lose my dream forever? All because of this polyp thing? Derek W-Well, we're going to try our best. Just relax, okay? Mr. Cox You're going to "try"!? I... I always "tried my best..." I practiced late, stayed in shape... ... But if that's all I needed, I woulda' had a contract years ago! It takes a lot more than "trying" to write a hit single... *sob* Derek C'mon, try to stay positive. I'm sure you'll be alright. Really. Mr. Cox Dex, Nate, Tisha... ... You fronted the money for this operation, and I let you down... It doesn't look like I'll be able to pay you back, guys... Angie ... I need to take your blood pressure, Mr. Cox. This way, please. Mr. Cox Y-Yeah...*sob* Whatever... Angie Why didn't you just tell him everything would be fine? Derek ... Wait, what? Angie Didn't you read your own notes? He's completely nervous! Our job is about more than just treating illnesses... Proper bedside manner is essential to a patient's recovery! Thing you say directly affect these people's attitides. Don't you get it!? Derek Y-Yeah... ...I do. Angie I hope you're a little more serious during surgery this afternoon. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie We sould start the briefing. Let's review today's patient, Mr. Cox. He started feeling pain in his throat about a month ago... He's been coughing up blood since then, and now has trouble breathing. Since Mr. Cox is a rock singer, it's likely that a polyp has formed because of strained bronchial tubes. Obviously, it is now hemorrhanging. We tried a nebulizer treatment, but his condition is getting worse. It's nothing life-threatening, but considering the patinet's career... it's serious enough to warrant surgical intervention. It's still possible for him to recover completely. What's your option, Dr. Kasal? Dr. Kasal That sounds like a good plan. Angie Are you ready, Dr. Stiles? This operation has three objectives: × Drain the overflowing blood. × Located the problem area. × Use the laser to remove it. This is the delicate operation, so we'll need the magnification tool. Remember to treat the patient very carefully. Dr. Kasal ...Nice work, Angie. Derek, good luck. Derek ...Okay. Let's being the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek Well, Mr. Cox, you operation was a complete success! Mr. Cox ...uh....... Derek Don't try speak yet-- your throat needs a little rest. Don't worry, though. In a few days, your volice'll be as good as new. Maybe you could hook me up with tickets to your concert? Heh heh... Angie .......... ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.6] A REAL DOCTOR | ×===================================================================================× "Thank you so much, Doctor!" Derek Take care, now. ... Well, that looks like the last walk-in for today... Angie, let's begin pre-op at around one o'clock, okay? Angie Don't you think we should he examined him more carefully? There were signs of cyanosis, witch could indicate asthma. If that's the case, he needs to see a physician right away. Derek ...Really? I didn't think it was anything serious. Angie You need to start acting like a real doctor, Mr. Stiles! Derek You're overreacting... I'm sure he'll be fine. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Since Dr. Kasal is at a conference, I'll be briefing you today. Derek (...I think you'd be briefing me even if he was here.) Angie We're extracting a stage 1 tumor from the small intestine. Derek So... If we take it out, the patient will fully recover. Angie However, the blood test results were... unusual. Derek We can ask Dr. Kasal about that once he gets back. If I extract the tumor, he should be fine. Angie That's technically correct, but--- Derek I'm pretty confident. I've extracted tumors several times already. This'll be a snap. Angie ...Okay. Keep the two operation objectives in mind, then: × Treat the inflamed epithelium in his small intestine. × Excise and remove all tumors in the small intestine. If you're ready, let's begin. Derek Let's begin the operation! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie What's going on!? The entire intestinal membrane in inflamed. What's going on? Only the small intestine should be affected... Doctor, I think we need to close up the patient and re-examine him. Derek Let's continue operating, Angie. Those symptoms aren't uncommon. Angie ... I understand... In that case, proceed with tumor excision. I know you've done this before, so I'll try to stay out of your way. . . . Angie We treated the patient as planned, but he's not improving. His vital aren't stabilizing. There must be something else-- Derek Tha patient's vitals don't usually stabilize right after the operation. Angie ... But... we need to at least check his blood test results! Derek ........... Hm, okay... What would you surgest? Angie try using the ultrasound again... Just to be safe. Check the entire area carefully. ...... Derek I don't see anything, Angie. Angie But I was certain... Sorry for second-guessing you, Doctor. Derek Don't worry. We're both still learning from experience, right? Angie ... I guess. You should finish up by suturing the incrision. We're finished, Dr. Stiles. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie Dr. Stiles... Derek Oh, hey Angie. Thanks for your help in there. Angie I'd like to have a word with you about that last operation. Derek Hmm...? Was there something wrong with my bedside manner? Angie No, it's about the patient, actually... ... His white blood cell and globulin counts are rising rapidly. I also noticed inflammation along the patient's peritoneum... wa should re-examine him immediately and consult his regular doctor. Derek I agree with you... But I'm afraid it'll have to wait until tomorrow. I'm supposed to help with the next symposium, so, I'm meeting with some of the doctors from St. Francis's to learn the ropes and everything. Angie But-- Derek These are very busy people, and I can't just blow them off... We'll do it first thing tomorrow, though, okay? I promise! Anige But...! -------------- | THE CITYWALK | -------------- Derek ... Too bad I have work tomorrow. I would've liked to talk a bit longer. Oh well, at least now I'm ready for that symposium thing! Hm...? Oh, my cellphone! Angie "Dr. Stiles! Where are you!? The patinet is in critical condition! Get back here!" Derek ...What!? T-Taxi! Take me to Hope Hospital, and step on it!! --------------- | HOPE HOSPITAL | --------------- Derek Angie... Angie A tumor metastasized behind his lugs, which began swelling... It festered, and 30 minutes ago, the tumor ruptured... The patient is in shock, and suffering acute peritonitis. ... The other doctors are operating in him as we speak. Follow me, Mr. Stiles... You need to see the result of your carelessness! ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.7] DOWNPOUR | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Hoffman I understand you didn't have much information to base a descision on... ... and I do admit that the tumor was difficult to see from the X-ray. However, the laboratory left you several memos about the patient. I understand they pointed out his extremely high numbers. ... More than that, you dumped you responsibilities onto a nurse immediately following a very delicate operation. Derek It wasn't... I mean--- "Ms. Thompson, what are you--!?" Angie Please execuse me for interrupting, Dr. Hoffman... I understand this is a little rude, but I have to say something. Dr. Hoffman ... What is it? Angie It's about... the negligent attitude Mr. Stiles has displayed thus far. I warned him about this patient at least three times, but he said that there were important personal matters he had to take care of. Then he just walked out, without another word. Mr. Stiles... Maybe you didn't harm the patient directly... But.. How can I work under a doctor who doesn't even try to act like one!? It doesn't matter how small or groundless a suspicion might be... the patients are dependig on you to take care of them! Why did you become a doctor? Do you even know!? Derek I-- That is, I... Angie You don't deserve to be here! You... You're not a real doctor! Derek .....! -------------- | THE CITYWALK | -------------- Derek I really screwed up... I... ignored a patient... I was trying my best... I didn't think it was anything serious... But, a patient almost died-- and it was all my fault... being called "Dr. Stiles" doesn't make me good doctor... ... What was I thinking? I'm no doctor... No if I keep making mistakes like that. "Uh oh, looks like rain. Hurry up, you two! we need to get all our displays inside!" Derek Rain... Maybe that'll help calm me down. .. Maybe then I'll feel better. "S-Sir? It looks like you're completely soaked... Did you come from a hospital? You might wanna' head back pretty soon." Derek ... There don't want me there. I'm apparently useless as a doctor, anyway... "Hey! Yeah, it's me. You'll never belive this... Huh? Well, you can guess if you want....... Nope. It's even better! There was this crazy accident with a truck and an SUV-- it was nuts! The drivers flew into the street, and... huh? I am not messed up!" Derek ... An accident? We usually handle emergencies... ... but Dr. Kasal's out of town. ... That means there aren't any emergency doctors on call! ×===================================================================================× | [CH1-1.8] LIFE OR DEATH | ×===================================================================================× Derek ... So I directed them here. where are the patients now? We were the accident victims taken, Angie? Angie Dr. Stiles... The patient... He was suffering cardiac arrest, and... and... I couldn't resuscitate him! The o ther nurses are busy, and... With Dr. Kasal gone, I can't... ... Wh-What am I supposed to do? The patient's going to die! But, I can't... I can't even... Derek Calm down! ... Take me to the O.R. Angie O-Okay... Derek What's the situation? Angie ...After the accident, the ambulance brought him here... ... his heart isn't beating... I tried reviving him, but-- Derek Angie! Angie What do i do...!? I need help! I... I... Derek Angie! Angie ...D-Dr. Stiles... Derek The only person here who needs help is the patient. ... And we're the ones who are going to help him. It's up to us, and only us. We're going to save him. I can't do this without you, Angie. I want to save his life. Pretend this is a normal procedure. Calm down, think things trought. Angie ...F-First we need a pulse... We have to get a pulse. Derek Understood! Let's begin the operaton! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek I've never felt that way before... I'm starting... to understand. He's condition's stabilized. Let's keep an eye in him. Angie Yes, Doctor. Derek We need to contact the other doctors, and-- Angie I'm way ahead of you. Most of the off-duty doctors are coming in. I also called Dr. Kasal. Derek Good work... Thank you. Angie I thinkg you should rest. That was a long surgery... Derek Yeah... If it's okay, I thing I will. Angie... Angie Yes? Derek ... Everything you said this morning was true. Angie ....... Derek But... I'm going to stay here as a doctor. I'll try harder... I'll become a better surgeon, and make you pround. Anige ... If that's the case... Don't come to work late, and don't leave without doing your paperwork. Derek ...I'll do my best. Angie And, there's one other thing... Derek Huh? Angie Please fix your hair before coming to the hospital. ... Sometimes it's embarrassing to work beside you. Derek Heh... ... I'll be more careful. *yawn* Okay, taking a nap. wake me up if anything changes. Angie I understand. Have a good rest... Derek ... Dr. Stiles. ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 2 - HEALING TOUCH ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-2.1] DORMANT ABILITY | ×===================================================================================× Derek (...What the heck happened during that operation? It almost felt like time was slowing down... Did I really do that? I knew exactly what to do, but I don't know how I knew that... Ugh... Now I'm just confusing myself--) Dr. Kasal Derek! Pay attention! Derek ... Huh? I-I mean, I was. Dr. Kasal Stop daydreaming, and start taking your job seriously! Derek I'm sorry. Dr. Kasal We need to heve a meeting about Mr. Pratt's operation. Angie, can you prep for that? Angie Yes, of course, Doctor. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Let's go over the procedure for Mr. Pratt's operation. He's been suffering from dizziness and nausea recently. Tests show that wastes accumulated in his spleen, and are now blocking blood vessels there. Today's objective is to remove the bulidup of thrombi. The contrast medium was administered thirty minutes ago in IV. Because of that, you should be able to find the waste using ultrasound. Once is show a shadow, try clipping near that area with the forceps. It should stop moving. Make your incision, then drain the area. This is sensitive operation, so you'll need the magnifer. So, remember, the objective is: × Remove all thrombi in the vessels. That is all. If further waste blockage occurs, tha patient's vitals will drop. Remember to work quickly, but with precision. Derek Let's begin the opertaion! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie You might actually be a pretty good surgeon, Dr. Stiles. Derek ... Huh? Angie You were practically a different person in there... ... Just like yesterday. Derek (It did feel... almost like I was someone else.) Angie If you were that focused more often, I wouldn't have to worry as much. Derek ... So you worry about me? Angie I definitely worry about your patients. Derek *sigh* Dr. Kasal Angie, I'd like to review the footage of today's operation. Angie Of course, sir. I'll bring it to you later. Dr. Kasal (If my hunch is correct, then it should show up on the tape.) ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.2] MASTER SURGERY | ×===================================================================================× --------------------- | DR. HOFFMAN IRODÁJA | --------------------- Dr. Hoffman ... I called you here today to warn you about something. Dr. Kasal tells me you may have potential for the... Healing Touch. Derek Healing Touch...? Dr. Hoffman You don't know? Derek ... No. Dr. Hoffman Doctors with the Healing Touch can cure incurable diseases... ... they can even save patients who come within an inch of death. I don't know how long this gift has existed... But, the Greeks believed such doctors descended from Asclepius. Derek The God of Medicine...? ... Me!? Dr. Hoffman Those with the Healing Touch have certain special... qualities: uncarry judgement, perfect focus, and unmatched surgical skill. Haven't you noticed any changes during you operations? Derek Sometimes... I starts to feel like time is moving much slower than normal... Dr. Hoffman Hmm... That must be a result of your extraordinary concentration. ... It definitely marks you as capable of the Healing Touch. Derek So, I have all those powers? Dr. Hoffman You need to forget about them. Those things are unnecessary. Derek What...? Dr. Hoffman If you pursue this, yes, you will become an unparalleled surgeon. But, are you prepared for the pain that would bring you? Derek, a doctor's hands are heavy with responsibility. Patients depend on us, and they place their lives in our hands... Can you imagine how heavy your hands would be with the Healing Touch? There aren't many doctors who could enduce such a weight... I'm only telling you this for your own good... Forget about that power and be a normal doctor... ... I's the only way for you to be happy. Derek ... for my own good...? Dr. Hoffman Think of it this way: right now, you're standing in front of a door. If you continue to knock, the door will eventually open. But, you could also turn your back on it, and it will stay closed. Why not stay away from surgery for a while? Take your mind off of it. Derek ...But, I-- Dr. Hoffman It's for your own good. Derek ....... ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.3] STRIVING FOR ASCLEPIUS | ×===================================================================================× Derek ....... Dr. Kasal What's the wrong, Derek? Shouldn't you be checking on your patients? Derek Dr. Kasal... Do you think I should stop trying to improve as a doctor? Dr. Kasal ...So Hoffman spoke with you. I was hoping the news about your Healing Touch might motivate him to start operating again. Derek Huh? ...Why would it do that? Dr. Kasal Back when the director was still operating on patients... Ha named that skill the Healing Touch and accepted its abilities. Derek What...!? He has it too? Dr. Kasal But, then, something... happened. He hasn't operated since. ... All because of one mistake. Dr. Hoffman "Can you imagine how heavy your hands would be...? There aren't many doctors who could enduce such a weight..." Derek ...Can I really do it? Can I master the Healing Touch? Dr. Kasal Well, I can't exactly relate-- I don't have that ability. But I know that if you intend to use your power to help people... ... You need to take command of it. Derek Take... command? Dr. Kasal Yes. There's no "halfway" with something like this. One simple mistake changed the director's entire life. He delved too far, into something even he couldn't understand... I think you can learn a lot form the director's past mistake. If you can't control that power, then it's going to cost you. Derek Do you... think I can do it? Dr. Kasal It seems like your skill involves Focus, so concentrate on that... I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out for yourself once you adjust. ... I can't fully understand the Healing Touch, because I'm not you. In the end, that's who you're going to have to rely on. ... Good luck, Derek. Derek I need to focus on concentration... ... I remember Dad saying I could never concentrate on anything. He told me to imagine one shape, like a star or something, and focus. I don't know where he learned that, but it really helped during exams... Maybe that would work! I'll imagine a star. If I can just relax, focus, and concentrate...! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Derek I should be able to practice... First I'll just recall what happened during that operation. Now... I'll think about a star. Concentrate... Concentrate...! ... Okay, I can do it. Let's begin the "operation!" ---------------- | ELJÁRÁS KÖZBEN | ---------------- Derek Helaing Touch... The power of Asclepius. ...I can do this... First, I'll recall the procedure... I'm looking at the patient... I was holding the scalpel like this, and then I... Okay... Now I'll concentrate on my hands...! I'm imagining a star... Now, I'll draw one in the air... ...Almost! I was close! ... Okay, try again. My eyes are burning... I nedd to treat the affected area... Okay, for real this time! Concentrate... Concentrate...! One more...! I Healing Touch... Here we go...! *gaps, pant* ... just a little more... ....... This is it! It's exactly like before...! I have the Healing Touch! Ugh... maybe I overdid it... ... gave myself a headache. -------------- | ELJÁRÁS UTÁN | -------------- Derek I think... I'm getting the hang of it! I might be able to control the Healing Touch! ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.4] AWAKENING | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Kasal ... That concludes this meeting. Review the information on your own. Let's just begin our surgical conference now, to save time. Those doctors involved, please stick around. Derek ....... Angie ...We're starting, Doctor. Derek ....... Angie Dr. Stlies! Pay attention! Derek ...Huh? Wha? Oh, sorry... I guess I didn't hear you. Angie Is everything alright? You're been staring at that X-ray for a while. Derek Uh... I was just going over today's operation again in my mind. Anyway... Let's get the conference started, huh? Angie (...He's been spacing out a lot recently... At least he's concentrating hard on something, I guess...) ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Today's patient is Mr. Kovac, who was carried in this morning... He's currently not doing very well. Tests showed anumber of aneurisms near his large intestine. Some of them have ruptured, and there is risk of anemia. We need to perform a laparotomy and treat the aneurisms. The objective of thes operation is: × Treat the aneurisms on the outher membrane of the large intestine. That should be all. Firs, inject a sedative into the swollen vessel to reduce its size. Excise the problem area, and suture the vessel closed. You'll need to use magnification again, to help your accuracy. Derek, concentrate on the patient. Don't worry about anything else. Derek ... Okay! Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Kasal So, I understand you figured out how to control the Healing Touch. Make sure you don't relly on it too much. You still need to hone your basically skills. Derek (Huh...? What the...?) Dr. Kasal I know it won't be easy, but you didn't take this job because-- Derek (Everything's... going black...) Dr. Kasal Derek, are you even listening? Derek...? What's wrong!? ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.5] PAYING THE PRICE | ×===================================================================================× "Forget about that power..." Derek ...But, I... "Are you prepared for the pain that would bring you?" Derek ... I become a doctor so that I could help people... "And if it costs you your life? You'd give up yout own happiness?" Derek ...I don't know... but I do know that people need my help... ... and I want to help them... ....... ....... --------------- | KÓRHÁZI SZOBA | --------------- Derek Eh!? ... Where am I? ...it's the...ceiling... What am I doing... here? Angie Dr. Stiles! Derek Angie? What happened? Dr. Kasal After Mr. Kovac's surgery, you just... collapsed. You've been asleep for three days. Derek Wh-What? Three days!? ... What about my patients? I have operations scheduled-- Dr. Kasal ...Already taken care of, Derek. I called in the other doctors. But, that's in the past. We have to discuss how to proceed from here. Derek ...Okay. Dr. Kasal Derek... I forbid you from using the Healing Touch. Derek But, why would you--? Dr. Kasal That ability puts a tremendous physical strain on your body. ... It's too risky. What if you collapse while performing surgery? Derek But... without my Healing Touch, Mr. Kovac could have died... Dr. Kasal Exactly. That is why you mustn't abandon the Healing Touch. I'd advise you to use it only when abolutely necessary... After all, you shouldn't be relying solely on the Helaling Touch, anyway. Denveloping your natural skills as a surgeon is far more important... ... we can't assume the Healing Touch was the only reason Kovac survived. If you want help people, then strengthen your natural abilities. Derek ... I understand. Dr. Kasal Take it slowly. I'm sure the power inside you will find its way out. Become the best surgeon you can, and one you'll inherit the full heritage of Asclepius. Derek Y-Yes sir! ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.6] JUST LET ME DIE | ×===================================================================================× Anige Doctor! An emergency patient was just carried in! Vitals at 60, CS is 300! She's in shock, and losing blood fast! Dr. Kasal ... Call the rest of the staff. We need to operate immediately! Angie, get the patient in the O.R. Derek, you'll handle the surgery! Derek I'm on it! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal The patient's a 17-year-old female. Her case history is unknown. We've found massive bleeding in her thoracic cavity. Derek, you need to perform a lombectomy immediately! This operation has one objective: × Treat all injuries within the thoracic cavity. We'll go from there. Drain the blood first, if it's a large laceration. After that, use the forceps to close the area, then suture it. Just be sure to drain any blood before moving on with the operation. Hurry, Derek! Derek Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie Where... and what did those injuries come from...? Dr. Kasal I don't know... It'll probably take some time to figure out. She'll be hospitalized for a few days, so let's keep an eye on her. Angie ...Did you notice the cuts across the girl's wrists? Derek Yeah... They looked recent. It seems like her real illness is deeper than we expected. ... if that's case, I don't think we're finished seeing complications. ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-1.7] REASON WHY | ×===================================================================================× ----------------------------------- | Hope Hospital - 201-es szoba | ----------------------------------- Linda Get away...! I never asked you to save me! Leave me alone! Derek Please calm down, Miss Reid. It's alright... Linda I could feel my chest on fire when I passed out... ... I was finally going to be free. Why did you bring me back!? I didn't want to live! Derek Why would you want to die? You're still young... you have your whole-- Linda "...life ahead of me?" Yeah, there's something to look foward to, huh? How come everyone says that? My life sucks! I'm tired of all this pain! I'm not pretty enough to date popular guys, I'm too fat... My mom called me a failure yesterday because I might not graduate! Is that a life YOU'D want!? I'm never going to be happy... Derek That all depends on-- Linda "Depends on my attitude?" What a joke! A positive outlook won't just solve my problems. Angie ...Then maybe you should die. There are patients here who have to fight just to breathe properly... Every day, someone dies after a long and futile struggle to live... I'm sorry we saved you. Go end your life, for all I care. Derek Angie! Angie I know you did your best, Doctor, but I'm affraid it was wasted effort. Derek Stop talking like that, Angie! Angie I have other things... to attend to. Derek ...... Linda ...I'm sorry you had waste your time operating on me. Derek Helping someone is never a waste. Linda ... Just leave me alone. I don't blame that nurse for hating me. ...I would too. Derek I'm not going anywhere. You're still sick. Linda What kind of surgeon are you, then? I thought you fixed me. Derek ...I't not that kind of sickness. A doctor's job is about more than just physical illnesses. Nurse Angie taught me that. Linda ....... Derek ....... ... When I was little, I had a cat named Tama... We are playing one day, and he ran out into the street... I wasn't fast enough... A car hit him, and I balmed myself... It was my fault Tama died. I really thought I had killed my cat... ... It was all I could think about. I told my mother I did a terrible thing, and I wanted to die. Linda ...What happened then? Derek She slapped me. ... Hard. Mom told me Tama would be ashemed of me, and that she was too. But, she also said... ... that I'm the one who should be most ashamed of what I said... Linda ...She said that to you? Derek Who'd you grow up with, Linda? Linda ...Huh!? Derek Do you have any siblings? Or... what about pets? Linda ...Just my parents... and my friends at school, I guess... Derek Could you look those people in the eye and tell them you wanted to die? Linda No way! Of... course not! That's why I want to be left alone! Derek Then, hold this. Linda ...A mirror? Derek Look at that girl, there, and tell her, "I want to die." Linda ....... I... I... want... *sob* Derek I couldn't do it, either. Now, apologize to her. Linda ....... ... I'm... sorry... *sob* I'm... sorry... I'm so sorry...! Derek Stop living to please other people, and start making that girl happy. Don't work hard in school because of your mom... do it because you'll learn more, and be a better person. Don't let other people decide if you're happy or not. Find things you enjoy, and do them. It might not make you popular, but you'll like yourself a lot more. ...And you aren't too fat. I've seen your charts, remember? Linda ...Your mother sounds wise. Derek Really? She could be pretty weird sometimes... But then she'd say, "I may be weird, but think of all the stories you'll have to tell!" Linda That's... interesting. *cough* Derek Uh... sorry, I guess that was too much information, huh? Really, though, she's great. I should let you rest, though... Linda ...I think I'm going to take a nap. Derek That's a good idea. Sorry for talking so much. Next time, I'll-- Linda ...Thank you... Derek ...? Linda ...You're a good doctor. ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-2.8] RECONCILIATION | ×===================================================================================× Derek Whew... Time for a break. Angie I'll go get us some coffee. Derek Thanks... That's a great idea. Angie I passed by Linda Reid's room on the way here, but... Derek ... Is something wrong? Angie Her parents were there. All three of them started crying and apologizing all at once. It seems like a lot more was going on than we thought... School, her father's job... Derek Were you eavesdropping? Angie ... Well, I was curious... ... I didn't hear anything that was worth dying over, though. Everyone worries about that stuff during high school, you know? Derek I think we all handle our problems in different ways. But, I'm glad her family came to visit her. Surgeons aren't really equipped to heal psychological wounds. Angie Don't sell yourself short... Derek ... Aheh... I can only try... Anyway... If her family knows about it, then they can help her. Angie Yeah, I thinks she'll be fine. That girl's lucky she was brought to this hospital, though. Derek ...Huh? Why? Angie Well, it's only a rumor, but... I hear that's a death doctor. Derek A what doctor!? Angie ... Euthanasia. If they'd beed treating her when she asked for death... Derek ... Death doctor, huh? I really can't understand why anyone would want to die... ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-2.9] PLEASE LET ME LIVE | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Kasal Derek, we just received strange result bacl on Linda Reid. Derek ...? Do they explain the bleeding in her lugs? Dr. Kasal I don't think it's directly related, but... they found extremely high levels of syprohedrine in her blood. Derek Sypro...? What's that? Angie It's a new antihistamine, Doctor. They're usually used to treat allergies. Derek ... I know that. So, why didn't she tell us she was on medication? Dr. Kasal Because she wasn't. Drugs involving syprohedrine are still in clinical trial... Also, our test indicated 24 times the suggested dosage. Angie Side effects from overdose include headaches and emotional distress. Dr. Kasal In extreme cases, the effect are serious enough to prompt suicide. Derek That explains her death wish. Dr. Kasal It may have contributed, but I doubt the was primary cause. Still, I've never heard of syprohedrine being synthesized within the body. ...Whatever's causing that might be responsible for the lacerations. "D-Doctor!" Dr. Kasal What is it!? "Reid's condition is getting worse! She's complaining about excruciating pain is her chest!" Dr. Kasal ... What!? Linda ... It hurts... Derek Linda! Linda Doctor... I want to... live. Help me... please... I want to live... I want... to live, Doctor... Please!! Dr. Kasal Derek, we're operating now! Angie, alert the staff. Hurry! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Her blood pressure is decreasing at a frightening rate... We suspect hemorrhanging in her lugs again... There has to be some explanation why these lacerations are occurring. Until we figured out what that is, there's not a lot we can do. You should have two objectives during this operation: × Treat any bleeding injuries within the troracic cavity. × Discover what's causing the lacerations. I'll be working as your assistant. Stay calm, Derek. Derek No... She wants to live! ... I have to save her! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie ... Why now? She said she wanted to live...! Dr. Kasal I don't know... and these symptoms don't add up... Derek, take extra care during this operation. Angie, keep your eyes on the monitors. Angie Good luck everyone. .... Dr. Kasal ............!! Angie But... how!? We fixed these three days ago! Dr. Kasal Derek, Miss Reid is still weak from her first lobectomy... Use the same treatment, but BE CAREFUL. Angie Treatment is progressing well. Please continue... Dr. Kasal This is strange... We still don't have any idea why this happened. Angie ...We've treated the lacerations. What's out next step? Dr. Kasal We need to close her up, and have a closer examination later. Nice job, Derek. Suture the incision and finish-- Angie What... is that!? Dr. Kasal What the-- What the hell's going on!? Angie Doctor, try using ultrasound! Did you see that!? It was moving... Dr. Kasal Derek, treat it like a tumor... Excise and remove it right away! What the hell...!? I've never seen anything like this! Angie Doctor, we have to get it out of the patient! What if we tried incinerating it with the laser? Dr. Kasal ... Good idea, Angie... Be careful, we have to kill that thing. Angie I think it's working! ... If we keep this up... ... It's gone... Dr. Kasal Angie, using the laser was the right decision. Good thinking. .... It can't be! Angie ... More of them!? Dr. Kasal Derek, you'll have to burn them all. That's the only way to save her! Angie Just like before... drag it out with the scalpel, then laser it...! One down...! What are these things? Dr. Kasal Dammit... We have to stop these things! It's hiding... You'll just have to find its shadow and cut it out. That should be the last one... Angie We... did it... Dr. Kasal ... Let's close her up. Derek, Angie, you both did well. (...Don't tell me that weird parasite was the one--) Angie (Could it have been... GUILT!?) Dr. Kasal .........? Derek ... What's going on? Why'd they both stop talking? Dr. Kasal Uh, Derek, continue... Please suture the incision. Angie Linda should finalyy be able to recover. Thank you, Dr. Stiles. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Kasal ... I'd like to remind everyone that the details of this operation should be considered strictly confidential. Bring Linda Reid's medical files to my office immediately. I will provide updates as needed. That's all for today. Angie ... Doctor, could this be GUILT? Dr. Kasal ... How do know about that!? Angie I don't know much... I saw it mentioned in my father's research... Dr. Kasal How did you father come across something like GUILT...? Angie Well, he was a researcher... Other than that, I don't really know. Dr. Kasal ... Give me some time to figure out the situation. Until then, don't mention GUILT to anyone... understand? Angie ...Yes, sir. Derek (... What the hell is GUILT?) ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-2.10] CADUCEUS | ×===================================================================================× Derek I'm here... Dr. Hoffman Please enter. Derek Pardone me, but was I called to your office? Dr. Kasal Why don't you have a look at this examination report, first? Derek Who's this for? Dr. Kasal Linda Reid. Derek ... What do these headings mean? I don't recognize them... "Positive Chiral Reaction...?" GUILT: Positive... Spectral Analysis... G1-R...? Dr. Kasal Those tests are beyond our capabilities, so we enlisted help from an putside organization. I the last few years, a bizarre disease with varying symptoms has been reported in several isolated cases. The one thing had in common? Each victim's body turned against itself, and they died. Because of that... we believe each subject was infected by GUILT. Derek ...Then, you think Reid's illnes was... Dr. Hoffman Exactly... Linda Reid was a GUILT victim. I'm suprised you were able to treat her without the proper resources. Derek It was a difficult operation, but... I wanted to save her. Dr. Hoffman ... Well, that decision may have changed your life. The organization we mentioned before has shown interest in you. Derek Wh-What...? Why me...? Dr. Hoffman You unique abilities were able to successfully cure a GUILT victim. Derek ...What organization is it, anyway? Dr. Kasal They're an arm of the World Healt Organization that specializes in exterminating intractable diseases that threaten mankind. ... They're called Caduceus. Derek Caduceus...? ... I remember seeing them listed in cancer and AIDS treatment essays... Aren't they the ones who eradicated the TFTA influenza last year!? ... Caduceus wants me? Dr. Kasal What are you going to do, Derek? You've been offered a chance to work at the forefront of modern medicine. Derek Well.. I mean, it's an honor... But, it's all so sudden... I'm not really sure what to do. I mean... it'd change my whole life. Dr. Kasal You don't need to decide right away. Just remember that this is a choice, not an order. Dr. Hoffman The only reason I told you this is because on old friend aked me to. To be honest, I'm against you joining Caduceus. Derek Wh-What? ...Why? Dr. Hoffman I don't think a research laboratory is the environment for you. Didn't you say you wanted to help patients, face to face? Derek (...That's true...) Dr. Hoffman ...You should see this, as well. Derek It's a... letter? ... "Kyriaki -- Sunday Death is denied those who want it, though it be destiny. They search for it like a treasure, but the modern age conceals it." What's this supposed to mean? Dr. Hoffman Ir arrived shortly after Linda Reid was hospitalized. We don't know who sent it. Supposedly, these letters arrive shortly before GUILT does... Derek ...Huh? Dr. Kasal That means GUILT doesn't occur naturally... ... which means it could be some kind of man-made virus. The World Healt Organization is considering it terrorist activity. Derek Wh-What!? Dr. Kasal Someone is creating GULIT and releasing it into society. We don't know who or why... almost as it's meant to confuse us. The U.N. even created a new term to describe this: "Medical Terrorism." Caduceus is anticipating a large scale GUILT outbreak... ... and they need skilled doctors to be ready for it. Dr. Hoffman Hopefully now you see the stakes involved in this... Think it over. Don't make your decision lightly. ×===================================================================================× | [CH2-2.11] FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE | ×===================================================================================× ---------------------------- | HOPE KÓRHÁZ - 207-ES SZOBA | ---------------------------- Mr. Sasano Thank you so much, Doctor. It just hurt so badly... I thought I was a goner. Derek Well, appendicitis is a fairly common procedure. But, congratulations on your recovery, Mr. Sasano. Mr. Sasano If my wife gets sick, I'll make sure you're the one operating on her! Derek Heh, well, it would probably be best if she didn't get sick at all. Mr. Sasano I guess that's true. Ha ha! Derek (Talking with the patinets is one of my favorite parts of the job... Could I really leave the behind?) Dr. Kasal Derek, we'll be starting the operation brefing soon. Derek Okay. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Kasal Today, you will be operating on Elisa Chalke, form pediatrics. Derek She's very young child with valvuar heart disease... Dr. Kasal It was a though decision, but her parents finally decided to go ahead and have the procedure done. There's only one main objective for this surgery: × Replace a valve in her heart with a synthetic one. You'll use a triple incision to excise the valve--cut three times. You'll need to be as cautious as possible, understrand? Technology has allowed us to deal with all kinds of situations... ... but heart surgery will always rely on the doctor's skill. Angie, keep an eye on the oscillograph to aid Dr. Stiles. Angie I understand. Dr. Kasal Don't let the gravity of this operation intimidate you. The conference is over. She's in your hands now, Derek. Derek Let's begin the operation! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie Her report details frequent occurrences of light arrhythmia. ... Be ready for the unexpected, just in case... Let's get started with the operation. ... I'll attempt to stop the convulsions... 3, 2, 1... Clear! .... Angie Doctor, the patient was born with a highly irregular heartbeat. There's a good chance her heart will continue to go into convulsions. I'll stand by with the defibrillator in case we need to use it again. If that happens, you'll need to massage her heart immediately. The defibrillator may have a high succes rate, but allowing the heart to flatline repeatedly is obviously very dangerous for the patient. Make sure you revive her right away, if that happens. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Mother ...Is my daughter... Will Elisa be all right? Derek The operation was a success. She'll need about two months to fully recover before she can go back to school. But, after that, she'll be good as new. Mother That's good news... Oh, thank you so much, Doctor! Derek People are always worried by heart surgery-- especially on children. But, modern medicine allows us to treat various conditions with a higher success rate than ten, ever just five years ago. Young patiens like your daughter face very little risk of permanent physical damage. To be honest, I'm more worried about the psychological stress operations like this might have on small children. Please take good care of her while she goes though recovery. Mother Oh, of course... Elisa... We love you so much... Derek (Modern medicine...) ----------------- | VISSZAEMLÉKEZÉS | ----------------- Doctor: "I'm very sorry... Modern medicine just hasn't advanced enough to treat a disease like this... You have our condolences..." Derek: "Mom... Why are you crying? Dad's okay, right? He's... gonna get better, right!? B-But... Why isn't Dad getting better...? You can fix him! You just gotta! ...He's my dad!" Doctor:"... I'm sorry, son. ... No doctor in the world could save you father from this." Derek (...Things have come a long way.) ------------------------------------------ | VISSZAEMLÉKEZÉS VÉGE, HOFFMAN IRODÁJÁBAN | ------------------------------------------ Derek Dr. Hoffman, I'm going to accept the offer from Caduceus. Dr. Hoffman So, you're willing to throw away you own happiness for this. Derek ...I know about what happened to you, in the past... I know that having superior skill will only result in more pressure... ... That everyone will expect me to have answers nobody else has... I'm sure your concerns are vaild. The path I've chosen will probably cause me a lot of pain... ...But I become a doctor so that nobody would have to die form an incurable disease, ever again. Dr. Hoffman ........... Derek Diseases are painful. And, losing someone to a disease is even more painful. It's hard for doctors to tell people their loved ones can't be cured. ... I'm going to make sure that they won't have to. Caduceus has already found ways to save thousands of sick people... If I can somehow help treat "incurable" diseases, then... ... I will join Caduceus! ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 3 - CADUCEUS ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.1] NEW BEGINNINGS | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Hoffman Today should be Derek's firt day with Caduceus. Dr. Kasal Are you worried? Dr. Hoffman I wouldn't say worried... We're down one doctor and one assistant. How are we supposed to operate with two of our best people gone? Dr. Kasal Derek has potential, but he's far from perfect. I wasn't going to send him off to Caduceus without an assistant he's comfortable with. Besides, Caduceus is supposed to assist us in finding new staff. Dr. Hoffman I see... Still, I didn't expect Stiles to be the selfless trype. Dr. Kasal Do you think he'll be able to handle the preasure? Dr. Hoffman ... I suppose we'll find out. Dr. Kasal He's going to be surprised... I didn't get a chance to tell him about Sidney... "Caduceus" An international organization which seek to eradicate disease. "Caduceus USA" is the name of the American branch. There are additional branches in Europe and Japan. The US branch researches special anti-infection measures as well. It was originally established in 1980 as a top-secret offshoot off the Department of Healing and Human Services. Once the organization went international, the central agency was renamed Caduceus USA. They are authorized to act on their own, outside of government approval. "Derek Stiles, you can come in now." Derek Hello... ...Huh? Sidney Welcome to Caduceus USA, Derek. It's nice to meet you. I'm Sidney Kasal, the Director here. My brother's told me a lot about you. I'm glad you decided to come. Sidney Kasal, age 35: Chief Director of Caduceus. He dedicated his life to the study of clinical medicine after his wife died of illness. Derek Oh, yeah... I think Dr. Kasal mentioned having a brother. Uh, I mean-- It was an honor to even be considered for this job. "Angie Thompson, you can come in as well." Angie Yes, sir. Sidney Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, too. You're young, but I hear you're hard working, and shape as a track. I look foward to seeing what you both can do here at Caduceus. Angie Thank you, sir. I'll do my best. Sidney The Secretary of Healt and Human Services should be here shortly. When I told him you were both coming today, he insisted on stopping by. He's in charge around here, so I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of him. "Right this way, Mr. Secretary..." Anderson Congratulations Derek, Angie... I'm Richard Anderson. Well... Perhaps it would be more appropriate to say thank you... Richard Anderson: Current Secretary of Healt and Human Services. After a long career in politics, he became the Director of Caduceus. Anderson ...Thank you for accepting such a dangerous job. I'm told that operating on GUILT puts the surgeon at risk, too. ... And we still have no idea who's responsible for spreading it. Angie ........ Anderson But, from what I hear about you two, you're up to the task. Scientific advances, DNA treatments, changing social environments... We live in challenging times, and it's our responsibility to research and creat treatments which ensure the stability of world healt. ...What all this means is, I'm pleased to have you both on board. I hope you'll do your best, and take your work seriuosly. Derek ...Yes, sir! --------------------------------- | CADUCEUS USA, KONFERENCIA TEREM | --------------------------------- Sidney ...and this is Dr. Clarks, our expert surgeon. Dr. Claks Oh, I wouldn't say expert. There's still room for improvement. Stephen Clarks, age 42: Caduceus's head surgeon-- has a whife and 2 kids. His kind demeanor has comforted many sick patient. Dr. Clarks Nice to meet you. I'm Stephen Clarks. Derek Nice to meet you, Dr. Clarks. Sidney This is our anesthesiologist, Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers The name's Cybil. Nice to meet you. Cybil Myers: Well respected Anesthesiology specialist. She used to be a police officer, but left the force to practice medicine. She's intelligent and very spirited. Some call her the "Iron Vixen". Dr. Myers ...You're from Hope Hospital, right? Isn't that Greg Kasal's office? Derek ...Do you know him? Dr. Myers We went to med school together. He helped me in a lot of ways... I'm actulally the only one here who knew Sidney was his younger brother. Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Angie Of course. It's nice to meet you. Sidney Some of our staff aren't here today, so you'll have to meet them later... Dr. Clarks ...Think this will lighten our workloads? Dr. Myers Doubt it. Have you taken a look at the list of incoming patients? Dr. Clarks *sigh* Oh well... Derek ...Do you guys get to work with a lot of patients here? Dr. Clarks The public doesn't know yet, but we're on the verge of an outbreak... Sidney Congress recently voted in favor of a budget increase, but... ... That won't be good enough. We're going to have start treating patients tomorrow. So, for today, let's get all that paperwork out of the way. Derek Sounds good. -------- | KÉSŐBB | -------- Derek Sheesh... Who knew paperwork could be so tiring? Angie It's pretty late. Derek Yeah... Hey, why'd you come to Caduceus, anyway? Angie ... Does it matter? Derek Uh... Well, I was just curious why you decided to join, too. Angie Dr. Kasal recommended me. Derek That's not what I meant-- Before, it seemed like you knew something about GUILT, so... ... does it have anything to do with yout father's disapperance? Angie Not really... Caduceus has the newlest technology and research material. ... I wanted to be here, on the front lines of modern medcinie. It's the same as your wish to become a master surgeon... I want to be a master assistant. That's really all there is to it. Derek I guess that makes sense... We'll work hard, together. "...the potassium chloride's ready, so if we increase the sedative..." Derek ...Huh? It sounds like someone's on the phone... Derek? I gotta' run. Yeah, I'll get back to you, dude. No way... Derek ........Tyler? Tyler ...No way. No way! You seriously work here now? Tyler Chase: A Caduceus surgeon. He went to med school with Derek. Tyler's very optimistic, and tries to keep everone in a goog mood. Derek Y-Yes...? Tyler And, it's very nice to meet your gorgeous assistant... Angie M-My name is Angei Thompson. ...Nice to meet you. Tyler Man, I heard'em say the new doctor was Stiles, but... This rocks! I didn't think you were adventurous enough to join Caduceus... ...and, I mean, you weren't exactly an A student, man... But, they're been hyping you here as a "highly skilled surgeon". Derek Wh-What? Nobody told me anything that... ... I don't want peolpe expecting too much of me right away. Tyler Well, you have a pretty good track record so far, Dr. Stiles. ... People can change a lot in three years, y'know? Derek ..What about you? You were probably one of the top 5 in our class... Tyler I guess you can see for yerself, hm? Good luck, man. We oughtta' throw a party or something... See ya! Derek ...I can't believe Tyler works here. Oh, sorry... Tyler's a friend of mine from med school. Anige Yeah, I kind of figured that out. Derek He was the professor's favourite, so I assumed he'd stayed in school... ... Potassium chloride, huh? I wonder if he's doing animal testing... ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.2] GUILT | ×===================================================================================× Sidney ...Several GUILT victims are currently hospitalized at Caduceus. We obviously need to treat them ASAP, but we don't know how... So, at then moment, we're trying to slow the disease's progression. Derek I had a lot of trouble operating on GUILT as well. Sidney Today's patient is similar to your previuos experience with GUILT. I watched the video footage of your surgery at Hope, but... ...you moved so quickly I couldn't tell what was going on. I'm looking foward to seeing you in action today. Tyler Let's see what you got. Derek Don't put pressure on me... Sidney Dr. Myers will handle the anesthesia. Dr. Myers No problem. Tyler Myers is a tough chick, Derek. If you screw this up, she won't ever work with you again. Dr. Myers Stop trying to scare newbie, Chase. Well, it's a difficult operation, and we don't have room for mistakes. ... Just do your best, kid. Derek Y-You got it... ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Sidney I'll be briefing you on your next operation procedure. Today's patient is a GUILT victim brought here three days ago. Derek, you're actually operated on this exact strain before. Derek It was called... Kyriaki, wasn't it? Sidney Correct. This GUILT hides inside organs and creates lacerations. Removing it, however, should be just like removing any parasite. We wanted a simple case to evacuate your skill. There's only one objective in this procedure: × Remove the Kyriaki. I'll leave the exact details of the operation to your discretion. Let's see your talent, Dr. Stiles. Derek Yes sir. Okay... Let's begin the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Clarks Unbeliveable. Dr. Myers He's still got a lot to learn... but that was incredible! Stiles finished thirty munites earlier the we estimated... Hopefully the patient will recover quickly, as well. Tyler Heh... looks like times have changes. ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.3] THE DARKNESS WITHIN | ×===================================================================================× Derek Hey Tyler, you arond? ...Where could he be? I didn't think he had any patients today. ...Is this a new thesis? Heh, I guess he still finds time for academics, after all. Netherlands... Utrecht... ...Euthanasia. Why would he keep a euthanasia thesis in his files? ...Oh, there's a letter. "Thank you, Doctor. Because of you, my husband finally found peace." ...What the... !? "We'll bring that up at the next conference, then." Derek Crap, he's coming back! Where do I put these...? Tyler Hey, what's happening, Derek? Need help with something? Derek Uh, I...uh wanted to ask you... about...something. It was, uh... oh, right! Medication for the GUILT patient...! Tyler Post-op medications? Hmm... As far as I know, there hasn't been any-- Hmm... ........ *sigh* Derek Oh, well, okay... If you don't know, then I'll just... Sorry to bother you! See you later, okay? Tyler ...Wait, Derek. I've been wanting to show you something... You would've found out about it sooner or later, anyway. Derek Wh-What!? I swear, I didn't-- Tyler Follow me. ----------------------------- | RECOVERY WARD, 305-ÖS SZOBA | ----------------------------- Amy ...Hey, Tyler. Tyler How're you doing, Amy? Amy Not so good... Tyler Oh... Sorry I made you get up. This is my sister, Amy. She's been hospitalized here for two years. Derek You mean, she's infected with GUILT? Tyler Yeah... Amy's condition is the reason I came here in the first place. Amy, this is Derek Stiles. He's an old friend of mine... He's going to be treating you, so go easy on him, okay? Amy ...Hee, okay. Seras Did you come to examine her again Dr. Chase? Leslie Seras, age 26: One of the many nurses on staff at Caduceus. She currently look after several GUILT patients, including Amy Chase. Tyler Nah, I just came to see how my little sis was holding up. Seras Oh, I see. Amy hasn't been doing her homework lately... I was actually hoping you could talk to her about that. Amy ...But, it's soooo boring...! Tyler Sis... if you slack off, then you'll end up dumb like your big brother. You want people to know how smart you are, don'tcha? Anyway, gotta' run. I'll come visit again tomorrow, okay? --------- | FOLYOSÓ | --------- Derek You must be going through a lot, Tyler... Tyler Yeah, I guess it's payback for what I've been doing, huh? Derek Huh!? Tyler ...Look, dude, I know you saw my paper and that letter... I've been practicing euthanasia ever since I graduated. ...That's my deep dark secret... Derek I'd heard rumors, but I never thought the Death Doctor could be someone like you... Why would you do that!? Tyler ...One of the professors I had before we met died of cancer. It was already too late when they found it... Professor Bonca told them that, himself. All he had left were a few weeks of suffering and painful treatments. Good people shouldn't have to go thought that pain before they die. ...So I gave him the gift of a painless death. Derek But, that's--! Tyler Of course people would prefer to live, it's only natural... ...but if everything causes pain, and there's no chance of recovery... ...then, are you really living? No, you're just staying around so other peolpe don't feel bad. Derek That isn't true... Tyler I know it's naive... But, I knew there might be consequences when I started. You probably think it's just suicide. Or worse, murder... ...But, things are different now. I want to be there for Amy! If you're gonna' turn me in, at least wait until Amy's gone, okay? Derek You can't do that to Amy. I won't let you. Tyler ......... ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.4] SOMETHING PRECIOUS | ×===================================================================================× Seras Doctor! Quickly! Amy's condition is getting worse! Her vitals dropped to the low 40's and she losing consciousness! Dr. Clarks What!? Everyone, prepare for surgery! Angie, bring in the patient! I'll meet you in the O.R. ...Hurry! Angie Yes sir! Derek Tyler, this is an emergency! C'mon, hurry! Tyler ......... Derek What are you doing!? Let's go! Tyler ...You can't operate on her. Derek What!? I have to! Tyler Haven't you see the PET results? The GUILT's already migrating... Her respiratory system's in trouble, and her digestive tract is next. Derek What are we supposed to do? Are you just going to watch her die!? Tyler ...Do you have any idea how many things we've tried!? Dr. Clarks couldn't help, and he's the best there is...! ...All he could do is thin out some of the tumors... I just watch her get weaker, day by day... Amy... doesn't have a lot of time left. "What are we supposed to do?" We're supposed to leave her alone, so she doesn't have to suffer. Do you really think cutting her up even more in gonna' do anything!? Derek So, what? You want us to watch GUILT tear her apart!? Tyler You don't get it! ...She doesn't need to go though all this suffering. Even if this operation helps, she might never open her eyes again. ...She'll just be connected to some machine... waiting to die... If that's the case, then I'd rather send her off, myself... Derek You call yourself a doctor!? Tyler I'm Amy's brother before I'm a doctor! I'm supposed to watch my sister suffer because that's my job!? I don't care if I lose my license... We're talking about my sister! Angie What are you still doing here!? Hurry up! Dr. Clarks ......... Derek Dr. Clarks... ? Dr. Clarks We may not... be able to operate. Derek What? Dr. Clarks The GUILT's in her lugs... it moved a lot faster than we expected. And, I'm afraid she's not strong enough to survive surgery. Derek What if we separate the operation into two procedures...? Dr. Clarks No good... If we don't extract the GUILT entirely, we'll end up right back where we started. Tyler Now do you get it, Derek? ...This is how it always works. I always knew it would come down to something like this... Derek I'll operate on her. She's be okay if we can extract all of it... right? Tyler Leave her alone, you bastard! Dr. Clarks ...With the Healing Touch, it might be possible... Amy *gasp*... ......... Tyler... Tyler ...Amy! Amy Tyler... Please, do... the operation... Tyler I know you heard us... Aren't you... scared? Amy ...No.. I'll be... fine... You worked so hard... to become ... a doctor... I'm going to try hard... too... I'm glad... that you become a good doctor... Tyler I tought I was doing what was best for Amy... ... but I was being a coward... I didn't even consider what she would want... Derek... Can you handle this operation for me? I don't deserve to touch her... ... with these hands. Derek I joined Caduceus so I could help people... What about you, Dr. Chase? Shouldn't we do everything we can, if it could save a person's life? Tyler ...Yeah. Dr. Clarks Dr. Chase, please brief Dr. Stiles on the Deftera strain of GUILT. Tyler Yeah, no problem. ...Hang on, Sis, we'll be right back! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Tyler The Deftera's basically a tumor. ...A really gnarly one. It replicates its DNA while actively moving thoughout the body. Derek A tumor that... moves!? That's impossible! Tyler Well, to be fair, "moving" is kind of a bad description. It copies itself to other locations. So... it just looks like it's moving. So it keeps on replicating its DNA and creating new tumors. Angie ...That's horrible. Tyler Good news, though, we might just know its weakpoint. Derek What is it? Tyler Deftera comes in two flavors. We'll call'em Type A and Type B. Type A's and Type B's like to eat each other when they meet up. But... they're both equally strong, so they kinda' just stall there. And, if they're not moving, they're just like any old tumor, right? Angie So, after we drain the GUILT's tissure, we can just excise it! Tyler Hopefully. I mean, it's all theoretical. One wrong move and they multiply, so there's no room for trial and error. It's not like we could safely test the theory before trying it. But, you have the Healing Touch. I've seen you use it, man... it's amazing. If anyone can save Amy now, I know it's you. I don't need tell you the objective of this operation, do I? × Remove the GUILT from... the patietn's stromach and lugs. That's all. Just save her, man... All that stuff I said before? Just forget it... ...Please, Derek... Derek I understand, Tyler. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Tyler Derek... It's up to you, man. If you want to turn me in, do it. I'll resign, it that's what it takes, I don't care... I'm just glad Amy's okay. ...Thank, Derek. Derek Then, do me a favor. Tyler Huh? Derek Re-edit that thesis you wrote, and donate it to Caduceus. Derek ...You feeling okay, dude? Derek Tyler, you've always been good at writing detailed papers. Despite how you used the research, you thesis was no exception. ... Eliminating pain and suffering, facting death... Doctors and patients may be able to benefit from what you wrote. Find a way to use that information to save people's lives. That's all I ask. Tyler ...... ...No problem. You got it, bro. Derek ...... Seras Oh, there you are! Amy's going to be awake, soon. Derek Let's check on her, then. What do you think, Big Brother? Tyler H-Hey! Don't call me that! ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.5] INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE | ×===================================================================================× Derek Excuse me, sir. Did you call for me? Sidney ...This operation is amazing. Your focused concentration is... simply unbelievable. Derek Is that the video od our GUILT procedure the other day? Sidney I had secretary transfer it to an HDV media card. Watching this in slow motion actually reveals quite a bit... Anyway, have a seat. There's an event I'd like you to attend. Derek Hm, okay. Victor Hey, real fast... I need your signature for this. Sidney ...Victor, we're in the middle of a meeting... Victor Yeah, well this'll only take a second. Victor Niguel, age 26: Head of the Caduceus research division. He's responsible for a lot of Caduceus's medical technology. Victor This is that petiton we went over yesterday. There are no changes. ...Huh? Who's the new guy? Sidney This is Derek Stiles, from Hope Hospital. ...He's hardly new. You need to get out of that laboratory more often. Victor Ohhh... He's that Healing Touch guy. I'm Victor, from R&D. How's it going? Derek It's going well... Nice to meet you. Sidney How's this, Victor? Victor ...Looks good to me. Okay, see you later. Sidney ...Sorry. Victor doesn't really observe manners. I apologize for the interruption. Let's discuss your trip. Our International Conference will be held in Angeles Bay this month. Topics will be focused on the recent issue of medical terrorism. Dr. Stiles. I'd like you to attend as a representative of Caduceus USA. I'd also like you to speak about the strains of GUILT you've operated on, and the procedures involved. Can you do that? Derek Well, I haven't really been here that long... ...I'm sure some of the others could do a better job... Sidney We're also showing footage of your operations. I'd prefer that you were there to explain the surgeries, step by step. Dr. Myers will be going, so I'll ask her to translate for you, as well. Have fun, Derek. ------------------------------- | ANGELES BAY KONFERENCIA TEREM | ------------------------------- "...Once again, that was Dr. Stiles of Caduceus USA." Derek ...*sigh* I'm glad that's over. Thanks for your help, Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers No problem. I think the video fottage really got their attention. You could've loosened up a little put there, though. You've never spoken to a big group like that, have you? Derek I'm usually too busy just helping patients... Even if I had time for meetings, I'd probably fall asleep. So, yeah... that was my first presentation. Dr. Myers Yeah, a lot of doctors are that way, but you should still schedule time to attend conferences. It's the only way to keep up on the latest technology, y'know? Being a doctor is like being a lifelong student. Derek Dr. Kasal used to say the same thing-- all doctors are students. Dr. Myers ...Good ol' Greg, huh? Now he was one heck of public speaker. He was confident, threw in some jokes, never had stage fright... ...I remember staying up all night helping his make slides... ...Nevermind. That's all in the past now, anyway. Derek Sounds like you guys were close. Dr. Myers It... wasn't like that. He was a great guy, so I always did what I could to help out. Derek Really... Dr. Myers ...What's that supposed to mean!? Derek Hear that? I think they're standing the next presentation. "...That concludes the disease treatment workshop. Next we'll have an update on the fight agains medical terrorism. Speaking on this topic is Langston Miller, Chief of Caduceus Europe." Miller I received this report a few hours ago. I hope it finds you well... As we all know, medical terrorism poses a serious threat to all people in the world today. Disease reports have doubled in the past year alone. Unfortunately, the motivation behind this epidemic is still unknown. But, we have received confirmation that the group responsible calls themselves "Delphi". Dr. Myers Delphi... The Greek oracle? Miller The messages we've received from them have been cryptic, at best. ... Their philosophy and demands are still a mystery. Are they related to other terrorist cells? We're nor sure. For all we know, they could be a fanatical cult. But, whoever they are, we know that they're hostile and organized. We believe there may be additional clues hidden in the strange letters that arrived shortly before each GUILT operation. Derek ...We receives one of those. Miller Medicine has advanced quickly since the advent of genetic engineering. But, as GUILT has shown us, disease can evolve just as fast. The ramifications of medical terrorism are grave, indeed. And, it's going to take our minds to find a way to stop it. ...though, we may finally have somewhere for them to start looking. We've received news of an abandoned Delphi research facility... ... It seems they entered a small African village, possibly by posing as the NPO. ...I'm afraid they were using the townspeople to develop GUILT. Dr. Myers ... Bastards. Miller The town was destroyed, and the facility was abandoned. But, I'm sure there's something there that might lead us to Delphi. I propose that Caduceus send a research team to Africa. Supplies and manpower willneed to be approved by each division. I hope to have your cooperation. ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.6] THE EXPLOSIVE PATIENT | ×===================================================================================× Derek Man... Talk about long speeches. Dr. Myers Well, a lot happened over the last year, so I was expecting that. ...I will not enjoy writing this summary report, though. Huh!? The lights! "What happened?" "Waht's going on here!?" Derek The shutters are dropping... Is there a fire!? PA Speaker: "...You doctors and you temporary cures are worthless! If you would all just die, maybe people could finally stop living." Dr. Myers What the hell...? "What is this thing?" "Don't! It-It's a bomb!" "There's a bomb!" "Aaaaahhhhh!!" Derek B-Bomb!? C'mon, Cybil! We have to get outta' her! "Dammit, there's no way out!" "We are going to die! Somebody help us!" Dr. Myers ........... Sounds like it's over here... Follow me, Dr. Stiles. Derek Wh-What!? But, that's were the bomb is...! Dr. Myers That's the point. Derek What are you going to do!? We have to run... There's nowhere to go, but... Dr. Myers I told you to follow me! If you're going to die anyway, what difference does it make? Be a man! Derek ..Y-Yes, ma'am! Dr. Myers You're going to dismante the bomb. I'll be your assistant. Derek What!? I can't do that! Dr. Myers ...So you'd rather do nothing? Are you going to sit here and cry for help like everyone else? Tch... Screw that. If this doesn't work, at least we can say we tried. Derek I.. I'm ready. Dr. Myers Give us some room! Set up a barricade with the desks and tables. Everyone take cover! ... Okay, Dr. Stiles. There's no turning back now. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Myers I think everyone's clear... ...enough. Okay, you'll need to follow my instuctions carefully, got it? Derek ... Are you scared? Dr. Myers Of course. But, why should a doctor be afraid? I'm sure you've been is worse situations that this. We hold patients' live in the palms of our hands, you know... One mistake, and you have to watch them die. What could be more frightening that that? Derek Uh... I guess. You're brave, Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers Ha! They don't call me the Iron Vixen for nothing! Derek That's what Tyler said. ...He comes up with some weird nicknames. Dr. Myers Actually, that started back during my days on the police force. I was in the crime lab, you know. Even though I was just a novice investigator, I was still stornger that all the guys! *chunkle* Derek So, you were really a police officer...? Dr. Myers That's right. And, I dated a guy on the bomb squad... ... So trust me on this one. Derek ...Okay, then... L-Let's begin... dismantling the... bomb. *gulp* ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.7] FOOTFALLS OF TERROR | ×===================================================================================× Sidney ...We received a letter of thanks from the Conference Directors. I was worried when I heard about the attack. I'm glad you're both safe. Derek It's all thanks to Dr. Myers. Sidney Ha ha, she's definitely the toughest woman in medicine today. You should ask her about some of her adventures on the police force! Dr. Myers Ah, Chief... Derek's going to take you seriously. Sidney He'd have good reason to. ...Oh, that's right, there was one other letter I received. Dr. Stiles, Caduceus International has request you presence as part of the research team headed to the delphi facility in Africa. Derek They asked for me? That seems like a mistake... Sidney Don't be modest. We've all seen your amazig skill. You have experience treating GUILT, and you diffused a bomb... Langston Miller, Director of Caduceus Europe, was very impressed. And, the rest of the committee voted unanimously...You should be pround. Derek Yeah, but... I've never left the country before. Sidney Well, you don't have much choice. I already accepted the offer. Dr. Myers Give it up, Stiles. Once he decides on something, there's no arguing. Looks like you're going to Africa. Derek I didn't realize ho could be that stubborn. Dr. Myers I guess he's always been difficult. That's what Greg said, anyway. I remember him talking about the arguments they'd get into, as kids. The only reason Sidney went to school overseas is supposedly because everyone told him not to. Derek Dr. Kasal could be stubborn sometimes, but not like that. Dr. Myers At any rate, have fun in Africa. ...As long as you partner's reliable, I think you'll be fine. Derek Partner? ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.8] MIRACLE AT 9,800 FT | ×===================================================================================× ---------------------------------------------- | INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT 326, VÉGÁLLOMÁS: AFRIKA | ---------------------------------------------- Angie Rubora's far away... I mean, three transfers and 33 hours of total travel time? ...Wow. Derek ...At least you're used to it. I've never been to Mexico... and I don't like flying. Angie Remeber to dring plenty of fluids, and get up to stretch your legs. It wouldn't look very good for a doctor to get sent to the hospital. It'll be hot in Africa, too. Try not to get heat stroke. Derek I hope getting vaccinated for the endemic diseaes was enough... "Attention please. Is there a doctor on the plane? I repeat, are there any doctors on this flight? One of the passengers in sick... We don't know how to treat him. If you have medical training, please notify a flight attendant!" Angie Doctor! Derek ...I guess I won't be sleeping on the plane. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie It looks like respiratory failure. From what his whife explained, he'd suffered from edema of the lugs. He was prescribed medication, which stabilized the condition. They were given permission to return home. But, stress from traveling may have aggravated his symptoms. I's recommend an immediate lobectomy to drain the pleural fluids. Derek We're going to perform surgery in mid-flight? Angie The captain has allowed us use of the crew's cabin. Sterilized gowns and operation tools have been preparated, as well. Derek ...We really don't have a choice... Angie Once we land, he can receive more permanent treatment... But for now, we have one objective: × Drain pleural fluid from inside the patient's lugs. Use ultrasound to find were fluid has collected, and drain it. Derek Understood. Let's hurry. Let's begin the emergency operation! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie They're going to try aviod as much turbulance as possible... ...but this is far from an ideal operationg environment. .... Angie *deep breath* I guess we did it. Oh! They're applauding... ...Tch, don't let it go to your head, Dr. Stiles... --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek I think he'll be okay... Angie I contacted a hospital near Rubora. We can take him there once we land. Derek Doctors really are on call 24/7, aren't they? ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.9] DESERTED VILLAGE | ×===================================================================================× ----------------------- | RUBORA ROMJAI, AFRIKA | ----------------------- Angie We're finally here! The sky's so clear... Mmm, breathe in that air...! ....... ...And, it's deserted. Derek I think we're looking at the results of a GUILT outbreak. Angie ....Ohhh, I wish we weren't so far away from home. Derek Hey, don't talk like that. "Over here!" Angie Who's that? Miller It's nice to finally meet you, Dr. Stiles. Derek Oh, Dr. Miller, sir! This is Langston Miller, from Caduceus Europe. Angie Ah, he's the one who assigned you to this mission. Miller I was getting worried... You're a little late. Well, one of our coordinators is sick, and we don't know exactly were the research lab is... There's been a lot to worry about. Solder Sir! I have an update. We searched sectors B-2 though 4, but could not locate the target. Miller Hmph... Continue your search into the C areas, as well. Solder Yes sir! Miller The jungle makes a birds-eye search impossible... We tried to narrow it down back home, but we still have a lot of ground to cover. Derek Must be frustrating... Angie I have a bad feeling about this. Miller Why don't you help us search? Report back if you find anything. Here's a map of the area. We've sent teams out here... and here... Angie What kind of map is this? It's just written directions! Derek Well... let's get started, I guess. ------------------- | HAT ÓRÁVAL KÉSŐBB | ------------------- Solder Are you alright, miss? Angie I'm glad... we can drive... but this jeep...sure is a... bumpy ride... Solder Well the area's not paved, but it's better than over in the jungle. It's been a long time-- let's head back to camp for a breather. Angie I didn't mean-- ...Huh? Stop the jeep! ...There's someone in that house! Derek It's a child... I thought they said the area was abandoned! ----------------------- | MÉG EGY ÓRÁVAL KÉSŐBB | ----------------------- Miller ...The boy answers to Reuben... We think. Angie Nice to meet you, Reuben! Reuben ...... *nod* Derek What was he doing in there? Miller We think he used to live there. His family's in a nearby town, now. Derek Souldn't we take him there? Miller Perhaps, but... The boy seems to know the location of the research lab. Apprently his brother worked there, and Reuben used to tag along. We might as well have him take us to see it, don't you think? Reuben ....... Derek That's be great! Angie Thank you, Reuben! Reuben ........! --------------------------------- | ELHAGYATOTT DELPHI KUTATÓ LABOR | --------------------------------- Miller ..As we rhought-- it's completely vacant. Derek What are we supposed to find here? Angie Let me take samples from the walls and floor, just in case... Miller Thank you, young lady. We'll need to disinfect our entire bodies after this, but hopefully it will prove worthwhile. ... It's too dangerous for you. Could you wait outside? Reuben *nod* Miller There's a good lad. *sigh* I hope this is worth all the trouble... ×===================================================================================× | [CH3-3.10] FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE | ×===================================================================================× Angie After all that, we don't know anything about Delphi... Derek They transferred the African GUILT victims to Caduceus Europe, right? ...Hopefully they'll know something. Angie *sigh* Yeah, but this was all so tiring... Dr. Miller is late. I wonder who he was calling on the radio. Miller Dr. Stiles! Derek What is it? Miller The boy... Reuben's been infected by GUILT! Derek What? ...How!? ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Miller The boy's Chiral results just came back... Angie ...He tested positive for GUILT. The spectral analysis indicates this is a diffenet strain... Derek An unknown GUILT... Angie We found an abnormality near his pancreas, but... that's all. Miller His vitals are dropping quickly. If we tried to reach a hopsital, he would probably die on the way. ... I think we should open him up and do what we can, but... It's your call, Dr. Stiles. Derek I understand. We can't just stand here and watch him die... I'll do my best...! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie Sir... You were suprised that they knew about... something? Miller I'm affraid this GUILT.. was derived from one of my country's sins. As I said earlier, we were trying to create a treatment for cancer, using high-freqency vibrations. But... there were complications. Out treatment couldn't differentiate between cancerous cells and healthy ones, so it simply attacked them all. We wanted a way to help people, but we found a way to kill them... And, apparently, Delphi found out about it. ...That's what I meant. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Reuben ........ Angie Reuben... Try not to move... Derek You're going to be alright. Angie Your mother just arrived. ...Get better soon, okay? Derek Dr. Miller might be able to send him to England for treatment. Maybe we should ask him... Angie There's a Red Cross outpost in the next town... We sould at least have them look after Reuben. Reuben ....... Angie ...A gift for us? But...isn't this your book? Should we take it, Dr. Stiles? It seems important to him. Huh? ...Wait, this isn't a book... Derek It's a file folder... It looks encoded, but... What's this say...? ...GUILT. GUILT! This is--! Angie His brother must have given it to him. Derek Thank you, Reuben. This is going to save a lot of people. Reuben .......... "Dr. Stiles!" Miller There you are... Derek Dr. Miller, we have good news! Reuben gave us this-- Miller That can wait. We just received an urgent telegram from America. Derek Urgent? I wonder... .....! No way... Angie What's wrong? Derek Dr. Kasal from Hope Hospital was just admitted at Caduceus... Angie Caduceus? Don't tell me he--! Derek Dr. Kasal been infected by a new strain of GUILT! ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 4 - BIO TERROR ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.1] HOPE UNDER ATTACK | ×===================================================================================× Sidney ...Good, you're back. Derek What is Dr. Kasal's condition!? Sidney Stabile... for now. He's gotten a lot weaker, though. I don't think he has the strength to survive an operation... ...Well, go see for yourself. --------------------------------- | SEBÉSZETI OSZTÁLY, 202-ES SZOBA | --------------------------------- Dr. Kasal ... Good to see you, Derek. Seras Dr. Kasal! You should't get up...! Derek Don't strain yourself, sir... Dr. Kasal ...I should've been suspicious when I couldn't diagnose my condition... It spread so fast.. I didn't think... it was GUILT. Angie Have they identified the strain? Dr. Kasal ...I heard Sidney say it was an unidentified type, so... be careful. Sideny Greg, we're received detailed information on this GUILT. Dr. Kasal What...? From where? Sidney These two werein Africa, at an old Delphi research facility. Anige The file we got from Reuben...! Sidney We're analyzing the data. It should allow us to devise a treatment. ...Don't give up, Greg... Dr. Kasal I believe in you... in Caduceus... That's why I wanted Derek to join you here... Derek ...Dr. Kasal. Dr. Kasal Work hard, Derek. ------- | IRODA | ------- Sidney Results arrived from the lab. They found a theoretical cure. Victor's report says they can create a serum to eliminate the GUILT. Angie ...There's hope, then? Sidney It's... possible. But, we don't have enough antigen samples. Derek Antigen samples...? Sidney While you were in Africa, there was a highly toxic GUILT outbreak. My brother was infected while treating a patinet... But, we should be able to extract samples from the other victims. If their infections haven't progressed to full term... we can just remove the GUILT. We've complited of list of patients with similar symptoms to Greg's. Derek...I need you to operate on them to obtain antigen samples. Derek Will I be traveling to hospitals where the victims are being treated? Sidney Yes, exactly. ...Good luck. Once we have enough antigen, we can engineer the serum. Derek I understand, sir. Sidney Derek... Derek ...? Sidney This...is my brother. ...Please remember that. Derek Of course, Dr. Kasal. Let's go, Angie! ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.2] RACE FOR THE CURE | ×===================================================================================× Please Select your destination. --------------------------- | AZ ELSŐ VÁLASZTOTT HELYEN | --------------------------- Derek I think it's arond here... Angie I contacted the hospital. We should be arriving shortly. Derek This vehicle is specially designed as a sterile environment. We can't risk a secondary infection, so we'll have to operate in here. This strain is spread by physical contact. Wear your procetive gear. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie The patient has been transported. Protective coating has been applied. I'll explain how Director Kasal requested we obtain the samples... These patients have tested positive for GUILT. However, the specimens inside them are still an immature state of development. In fact, this serum should be able to completely incapacitate them. Doctor, first locate the GUILT. The use the serum to stop it. After that, place the GUILT specimen onto the tray, and slice it open. Derek Slice it open!? Angie Yes, we need the GUILT's internal fluids to replicate its antigen. After we've drained the GUILT, the procedure is complete. We only one objective in this operation: × Use the general serum to stop the GUILT and obtain its fluids. That's all. Derek Understood. Let's begin the operation. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek Did I... do it correctly? Angie I think so... According to what Kasal told us, we need 3 types of antigen. He wants one samples each of the P, V, and H-types. I'll send a composition of this sample to Caduceus. Derek Hm... I wonder what type is it. -------- | KÉSŐBB | -------- Angie There's our anwser! It looks like this is the V-type antigen. Let's lead for the next patient. We still need the other two types! Dere Yeah--let's go! ----------------------- | MINDEN TOVÁBBI HELYEN | ----------------------- Angie Okay... I'll bring in the patient. Are you ready, Dr. Stiles? Obtain a sample exactly like you did before. Good luck. Derek Understood. Let's begin the operation. --------------------------------- | VALAMELYIK TÍPUS MEGTALÁLÁSAKOR | --------------------------------- Derek Angie, how's it look? Angie We did it! This is the P/V/H/-type antigen! All that's left is the (amelyik hiányzik még). Let's Hurry! ------------------------------------------- | HA MÁR MEGVAN AZ A MINTA AMIT MEGTALÁLTÁL | ------------------------------------------- Angie Let's see... This is the V-type (vagy ami megvan). Derek Ah... We already have that type. ... Let's move on to the next one. We can't waste any more time! ---------------------------------------- | AZ UTOLSÓ HIÁNYZÓ TÍPUS MEGTALÁLÁSAKOR | ---------------------------------------- Derek How's it look...? Angie ... It's the (amelyiket kerested) antigen! Derek That's all three... Angie, let's get back to Caduceus! ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.3] NOTHING TO DO BUT WAIT | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Myers Chief... How is he? Sidney We're using the samples Derek collected to create a serum. Dr. Myers But, will it be done in time!? Sidney I don't know... We just have to put our faith in Victor. Dr. Myers ...I can help! There has to be something I can do! Derek Try to stay calm, Dr. Myers... I'm sure Victor can handle it. Dr. Myers Stay calm? How the hell can you say that when your own mentor is dying!? If... If you hadn't been gone--! Sindey Stop it, Cybil. This isn't his fault. Dr. Myers ........I-I'm sorry. ...... I'm very sorry. ...I need to go lie down. Tyler ..Wow. I've never seen Dr. Myers freak out like that. Sudney Cybil any my brother have some history... She's emotional about it. Don't hold it against her, Derek. Derek Of course not. ------- | KINT | ------- Derek ...... (This must be how the patients' families feel. ...It's hard entrusting someone else with the life of a loved-one.) Dr. Myers Who knew waiting could be this painful...? Sidney ...... Victor Execuse me. It's ready, Chief. We're administering the serum via IV: He should start to recove soon. Sidney I see... That's good news. Victor But, the GUILT's still inside him. You plan on removing it, right? Sidney ...We should do it right away. Dr. Clarks, can you operate? I want Derek to assist you, as well. Dr. Clarks I'll do my best, sir. Derek ...Understood. ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.4] STEPPING UP | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Clarks Derek, you're going to be operating on Dr. Kasal. Derek Huh? But... I thought you were scheduled for that procedure. Dr. Kasal I asked him to switch with you, Derek. Derek ...Why? Dr. Clarks is an experienced surgeon-- I'm just a... Dr. Kasal ...I know that you told my brother you couldn't operate on me. I'd like to know why not. Derek Well... What if I did something wrong...? I mean... you'd-- Dr. Kasal Are you worried I won't make it? Derek Of-Of course not! You're going to-- Dr. Kasal Then operate on me. ... It looks like I forgot to teach you an important lesson. You've developent your skill, but something's still holding you back. A doctor needs to be able to ignore his friendship. Derek ...Huh? Dr. Kasal Relationship should have no bearing on your surgical ability. Once someone is in the operating room, they're your patient. As their doctor, you save them. That's all there is to it. Derek But... I'm still human... I... Dr. Kasal This is doubly important because you have the Healing Touch. I won't let you and up like Robert... Derek ...Dr. Hoffman? Dr. Kasal I'll explain it when the time comes. But... for now... You just need to focus, Dr. Stiles. I know you can do this. Think of it as a trial... ...The final test before you can call yourself a doctor. Derek Dr. Kasal... Dr. Kasal Well, Doctor... Can my disease ba cured? Derek Yes, you should be just fine after the procedure. Dr. Kasal Whitch surgeon is going to operate? Derek I...I will. Derek You don't sound very confident. Derek ...You can trust me. I'll take good care of you. Dr, Kasal ...That'd the spirit, Derek. It's in your hands, now. Derek Yes, sir. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Dr. Clarks Okay, Dr. Stiles. I'll be explaning the details of this operation. As you know, Tetari is a very dangerous strain of GUILT. They function in groups of three, and produce a hamful antigen. In other words, the Tetari itself acts as one poisonous mass. But, if we administer our antibody serum, the GUILT should die... Victor just completeled that serum, as I'm sure you're aware. So, there's just one objective in this operation: × Kill the GUILT cells in the liver by injecting the correct serums. As we discussed, the Tetari will weaken one you inject the serum. There's different serum for each one, so pay attention to colors. Remember, the Tetari cells are synchronized with each color. You have a limited window of time to inject all three cells. You'll need to be accurate and fast. Of course, every surgeon should be. ... Dr. Kasal is a good head surgeon. You trained under him, and now you have to save his life... ...Do your best, Derek... Derek I plan on it. Dr. Clarks Good luck... Now, let's begin. Derek Okay, Dr. Kasal... We're beginning the operation. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Myers ...Is he alright? Derek I removed all traces of GUILT tissue... Now we have to wait, and hope the serum takes care of the toxin. Angie I can try telling Dr. Kasal the he needs rest, but... Knowing him, he'll want to retun to Hope Hospital immediately. Dr. Myers But, he needs his rest! Derek GUILT is just about the only thing the could bring Dr. Kasal down. I'm sure he'll be back to normal in no time. Angie ...Dr. Myers. It looks like they're a little understaffed. Could you maybe help with Dr. Kasal for a while? Dr. Myers Me...? Y-Yes of course. ...I'd like that. Angie Come with me, then. ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.5] FOREBODING CLUES | ×===================================================================================× ------------------------ | ANGELES BAY, VÁROSHÁZA | ------------------------ Anderson ...And that's why a subtantial medical grant would... ...everyone's... Ugh.. "Mr. Secretary, is something wrong?" Anderson Ugh... It's my... My chest... Ugh... "Mr. Secretary!?" "We need help, here! Somebody call an ambulance!" ---------- | CADUCEUS | ---------- Sidney Hmm... "...But who will take record of the sins of our modern age?" Is this some kind of prank? Wait... Could this be a--? Angie Chief! Sidney What is it? Angie It's Richard Anderson...! Sidney Then, this... "Pepti--Thursday As each death is sacrificed, man furnishes his dwelling in hell. ...But who will take record of the sins of our modern age?" D-Does this mean... ...What is the Secretary's condition!? Angie We haven't gotten test result back yet, but...It's most likely GUILT. Sidney How could this happen...? They infected Secretary Anderson! We need to formulate a plan with Victor. Call in the entire staff. I hate interrupting his day off, but we need Derek here as well. Angie Yes sir! ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.6] TAKING THE FIRST STEP | ×===================================================================================× Derek I came as soon as I heard... What's the Secretary's condition!? Sidney ...It's another new strain of GUILT. We've tried a number of treatments, but nothing works. Dr. Clarks has been with Anderson since his arrived. You'll be taking his place. Derek I understand. Sidney Victor, we need instructions. Victor Okay...We'll working together in this one, Stiles. ------------ | BETEGSZOBA | ------------ Anderson I still can't believe they got to me, too... I should have been more careful... I'm sorry about all this. Sidney Don't strain yourself, Mr. Secretary... Anderson What are my chances, Victor? Victor ........ Anderson Tell me the truth. ...I can take it. Victor I'd say around 25%... But, even that's being generous. Sidney Victor! Andierson It's alright, Sidney. I want to know what's happening to me. ...I need to, in order to make the right decision. No matter what condition I'm in, I'm still Secretary of Healt *cough* ...Victor, can you figure out some sort of treatment? Victor I can't make any guarantees... but I'm trying. After all, you're the first victim of this particular strain. Anderson I see... I'm the first one. ...Then, my treatment is even more crucial. Sidney, use me as a guinea pig. Find a way to stop this GUILT! I give Caduceus full discretion over my treatment. Sidney But, Richard, that's--! Victor ...Are you sure? I can't promise you the treatments will work. Anderson Yes, I understand. In return, use my results to find a cure... Can you do that? Victor .......... Sidney .......... Victor ...I accept your challenge, Mr. Secretary. I've decided I will save you... But, is might sting a little. Anderson Heh...Do what you must. Victor As long as you're prepared for the worst... ...I'm going to find a cure. I'm too smart not to! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor There's a new GUILT called Pempti inside the Secretary's stromach. I've done enough tests to know how bad this bastard can be...but I have no idea how to treat it. Honesty? I think it's hopeless. But hey, every disease has to have a cure, right? So it's up to you to find one. That's how medicine advances. But, you know that. That's why you joined Caduceus. Anderson said worst case, at least his illness can used to advence our understanding of GUILT. I assumed he was just some crusty old bureaucrat... But, when you think about that, I guess he's not so bad. So, we kind of owe it to the guy to make this work out. I'm say you have one main objective: × Do everything I tell you to. Derek ...What kind of objective is that!? Victor There's no known treatment yet. Would YOU like to think one up? I'm the one with all the research, so just listen to me. Derek (...We'll see about that...) Victor What's wrong? Derek ...Nothig. Let's just do our job. Victor That's a good attitiude. I hope you can handle this. Derek Okay... Let's begin the operaton! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Sidney Now, we can only wait for his analysis to come in... We're depending on you, Victor... ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.7] MEDICAL RESEARCH | ×===================================================================================× Victor ...Let's start with the good news. The Pempti strain has weakness. There's a section of its DNA that can be easily altered. By injecting a nanomachine, we may be able to convice it to self-destruct. But, there's part of the nanomachine I just can't nail down... One of the programming strings is... ...comlpex. Therefore, I need your help. Derek What do we need to do? ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor All I need you today is help me with a simple puzzle. It's pretty easy, but I need to see how other people slove it. A genius like me would obviously choose the quickest solution... But, I need someone like you, who's ..uh, you know, you're... ...Someone who's not quite as adept at academic study. Derek (If you think I'm an idiot, just say so.) Victor I'll be recording each one of your solutions. Just relax... All you need to do is solve the puzzle. Good luck! Derek Okay, let's give it a try... ----------------- | AZ ELJÁRÁS UTÁN | ----------------- Victor Hmm...I see...That kind of makes sense, in a way... In that case... I just need to think backwards! Thank you, Dr. Stiles. I think I can use a simple program that shouldn't take long to code. (Dammit! Two normal men shouldn't be able to outwit a genius!) Let's get started right away! No sleep tonight, guys! Researchers: "Ahhh, man..." ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.8] THE NEXT STEP | ×===================================================================================× Angie Let's begin the briefing on the Pempti treatment. Victor I have a few theories about this Pempti thing, and I've prepared appropriate countermeasures. I'll expalin those now. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor From the data we gathered during the last operation... it's safe to assume this thing is impossible to remove directly. But, the artifical DNA structure at its root has a distinct weakness. It collapsed when attacked from a three-dimensional angle. So, I developed a nanomachine to exploit that very weakness. By slightly altering its DNA, we can instigate necrosis. Basically, we'll drive it to suicide. I tried it on a sample, and the effect was immediate. Within four seconds, its mass had been halved... After seven, 91% of it had been completely destroyed. See, the GUILT's rapid regeneration rate only transfers the suicidal DNA that much faster. If we can shrink it down that way, excision should be cake. So, our objectives are simple: × Preform a lombectomy and inject the nanomachine directly. × Then, excise the GUILT and any surrounding tissue. So, that's the plan, Chief. Any objections? Sidney It sounds like our best option. Derek, prepare for surgery. Derek I understand. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Victor ...Gah! It has a contingency plan! How could I be so stupid? They have an obvious flaw in their DNA... ...so of COURSE they have a system to reinforce it! Dammit! Stupid... I can't believe I made such a stupid mistake! Sidney When are you going to grow up? We all make mistakes, Victor. At least Derek was able to retrieve a sample of the GUILT for us. Couldn't you use that to create a more effective treatment? Victor Of course I can! Grrr... That virus is gonna' pay for making a fool out of me! ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.9] NEW LASER TECHNOLOGY | ×===================================================================================× Anderson ...It's good to see you, Robert, but shouldn't you be back at Hope? Dr. Hoffman Actually, I've found that I have too much time on my hands, as Director. Anderson I'd think a doctor of your ability wouldn't have time to spare... ...Oh, are you here to visit your favorite student? Derek How are you feeling, Secretary Anders--!? Dr. Hoffman! When did you get there? Dr. Hoffman Derek wasn't my student, Richard. I didn't teach him anything. ... I've known the Secretary for a long time, and came to see him. Anderson I'm sorry that our visit had to be under these circumstances. Dr. Hoffman It isn't your fault--this is no normal disease. Seras I need to see you right hand, Mr. Secretary... Dr. Hoffman Sorry, am I in the way? Seras Oh, it's fine. Don't worry. Dr. Hoffman Pretend I'm not here. I want you to be able to do your job. Richard, I'll be honest... You're going to be angry, but, I took a look at your charts. I'm going to be taking part in the briefing, as well. Is that alright? Anderson So you're started practicing again? Dr. Hoffman Don't get excited-- I'm only acting as an advisor, and it's only until you're discharged. Please forgive my... selfishness. Besides, Caduceus owes me for taking one of Hope's best surgeons. Anderson Well... I have a request for you, also... Even if I said no, it wouldn't stop you. Do what you think is best. Dr. Hoffman ...Okay. Is Director Kasal here? Seras He sould be in his office... Dr. Hoffman I'll go speak with him, then. Get some rest, Richard. ------ | KINT | ------ Victor Hey, Derek. I need your help again, okay? Derek Is this another puzzle? I hate those stupid things... Tyler Yeah, he might look smart, but Derek uses to copy off my tests-- Derek That was a long time ago! Victor Seriously, it'll only take a few minutes, okay? Derek ...Whatever. But, I don't know how much I can actually help. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor I have two puzzles this time. They should be similar to the last one. I'm counting on you, Dr. Stiles. Derek Okay... Let's get this over with. ------------------ | AZ ELJÁRÁS VÉGÉN | ------------------ Victor Aha! Good job... This should do nicely. Derek (Wow, that was almost a compliment.) Victor Overall, you only contributed about 1%...But still, thanks a lot. Derek *sigh*... Victor I had all of Caduceus help out this time. That gave me more than enough data. I should finish in no time. Tyler ...So can you really do it? Victor What are you, stupid? That's the reason I'm here. ------------ | BETEGSZOBA | ------------ Angie ...How are you feeling, sir? Anderson When I was younger, I was in much better shape. I never got sick... Now I understand... Having a disease is so painful... If Delphi is capable of creating something like this... then they must be stopped. Angie Of course, sir. Anderson But... I'm glad. Angie Huh? Anderson I don't know how to operate on patients, or research treatments. So, if the only way I can help fight GUILT is to be your test patient... ...then so be it. I will fulfill my obligation to Caduceus. Don't worry... I won't give up until you can find a treatment... ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.10] DOCTOR'S STRUGGLE | ×===================================================================================× Sidney Listen up, everyone... Secretary Anderson is gettin weaker every day. It seems hopeless. But, I don't think he'll die. I've never seen anyone fight so hard to stay alive... So, all we can really do is destroy the GUILT that's killing him from the inside. Don't think about anything but theoperation. This is serious. Victor, please expalin our plan of attack. Victor Okay, pay attention... ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor I developed a new type of laser for use in this operation. Last time, we found a single core unifies the cells. Even if most of the tissue is lost, the core can just reboot everything. ...But even when we destroyed the core, it just restored itself. A meme for core regeneration must exist in each of the cells. In other words, this GUILT has a contingency plan... ...So, I thought up a contingency plan for us, too. × Use the nanomachine to lure out the core, just like last time. × Use the new laser to destroy the core as it tries to rebulit tissue. Yeah, not that different from before. It should be easy. Sideny Victor... How sure are you that this new laser will work? Victor It leaves less than 1% of the core protein behind. ...A lot less. It's guaranteed to work, even against this damn thing. But... the laser will also cause serious damage to any human tissue. You're going to have be really careful about that... Sidney Understood. There's no much time left... You can do it, Derek. Derek I'm goint to save him... --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Sidney Good work, everyone. Victor Mr. Secrerary did all the work. I'm supised he held out for so long. Sidney Victor! Victor ...What? I was just being honest. Sidney We... we all fought hard, Secretary Anderson included. Victor I'm takin off... My work here is done. Sidney ......... ------------ | BETEGSZOBA | ------------ Angie How's he doing...? Dr. Hoffman I don't know. It's a miracle in itself that his body could withstand 3 operations. Apparently this Pempti strain atack the nervous system first. Can you imagine what kind of pain Richard must have been in? Angie ........ Dr. Hoffman But, pain killers would have interfered with the test result... ... so he hid the pain. Ha fought against GUILT all by himself. Angie Is he going to wake up...? Dr. Hoffman God only knows... There's nothing we can do but pray. ×===================================================================================× | [CH4-4.11] INCURABLE DISEASE | ×===================================================================================× 3 days later... Angie Chief! Secretary Anderson has regained consciousness! Sidney What!? ...I'll be right there! ------------ | BETEGSZOBA | ------------ Anderson It feels like I've been asleep ... for a very long time. Sidney ...We were worried, Mr. Secretary. There was a chance you would never regain consciousness... Anderson I'm sorry that I caused you all so much trouble... ...Sidney, please do me a favor. Could you call in Robert Hoffman? ...There's one last thing I need to discuss with him... Angie ...Mr. Secretary? What are you saying...? Sidney Angie, contact Dr. Hoffman. Also, please assemble the GUILT team. Angie Chief...what's going on? Sidney With your experience and knowledge, Angie, you should already know. That last operation took quite a toll on his body... Angie But... we found the cure... It's not fair! Dr. Hoffman Richard... Are you alright? Andierson I'd almost forgotten to ask you about that request... Dr. Hoffman That's right. You mentioned it to me before. Anderson I'm... leaving Caduceus in your hands. Dr. Hoffman What are you talking about!? Andenson Is that okay with you, Sidney? Sidney Dr. Hoffman was a very skilled surgeon...but-- Dr. Hoffman Exactly--I was. I haven't performed an operation in years! I stopped... taking responsibility. What good is a useless doctor like me to Caduceus? Anderson Why did you... stop operating...? Dr. Hoffman ......... Anderson You told me that your greatest joy was being able to help patients... You're the last person I would expect to give up operating. Dr. Hoffman .......... My hands... They're too heavy for me... I can heal people. There's no doubt about that-- the Healing Touch would let me save patients that nobody else could... ... But, it's impossible to save every single patinet. The burden is too great. ...I can't bear it. Anderson Still trying to do everything alone... You haven't changed at all. Can't you see all the doctors and nurses here, supporting you? ...Doctors like Derek and Greg... You don't have to fight alone. Dr. Hoffman That may be, but I... Anderson Have you forgotten already? The patient is fighting, too. Dr. Hoffman .......! Anderson The patients you operated on asked you to fight by their side... as an ally in that batte. ... Even if they becam a casualty. Nobody understands that more than I do, now... Some people may be disapponted that you couldn't save their loved one... but nobody is pleased that you stopped trying to. Dr. Hoffman Richard... Anderson I remember something you told me where you were in college... You said that people should never have to be told that their contitionis "an incurable disease." ... It's the same way Derek feels. But, perheps you have changed. Dr. Hoffman I... Anderson Tell me, then... If you no longer feel that way, I understand... But... if you still want to help save the unsaveable... I want you to... take over Caduceus for me... Cure the injured and save the weak. Dr. Hoffman Richard...! Anderson Caduceus is a group of people... who refuse to accept that some disease are incurable. Dr. Hoffman Stop it! We should discuss this after you've recovered, and left the hospital. Andrson I... won't be leaving. My place is here... with Caduceus. I hope you'll stay, as well... I will... stay... ...Ah... ...The sunset is beautiful... Robert: "...I haven't forgotten about what I said... I remember everything, and I still feel the same way... Nothing's changed. ...What have I been doing?" Richard:" I'm glad to hear it. I knew you hadn't changed Robert... That's why you... recommended Derek. You knew that he... could help Caduceus... ......... Robert... ...Please... take care... of Caduceus... ......... Robert:".......... My friend.... I promise... I'll work hard to bring our dream to life. ...Count on it..." ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 5 - IT NEVER ENDS ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.1] CADUCEUS IN ACTION | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Hoffman My name is Dr. Robert Hoffman, and I'm the new director of Caduceus. I'd like to say a few words... The late Richard Anderson was a truly extraordinaly man. Thought he was a politician, his true passion was a medical field. Which of course, led to the forming of Caduceus. Sidney ...Secretary Anderson was a man of incredible vision. Dr. Hoffman Yes, and without his organization, the world would be powerless against medical terrorism. We would all be cowering in fear of GUILT. I plan to continue his work, and fight back against that menace. Derek ........ Dr. Hoffman That is the mission of Caduceus... and it will not change. I hope that I have your support in striving toward a new future. Angie So, Caduceus will continue in honor of Secretary Anderson... Dr. Clarks I finished compiling all the GUILT treatment data, but... Sidney Delphi's actions seem to be more and more deliberate... ...And, we don't know how far they're willing to go. We'll need to construst full-scale countermeasure scenarios... "Attention all staff. We've receive a number of reports indicating possible GUILT victims. There is risk of an outbreak. Emergency teams must respond!" Tyler Well, well... Speak of the devil. Sidney Eveyone! Gather your supplies and get out there immediately! Derek Yes sir! -------------- | THE CITYWALK | -------------- Angie People have started collapsing... Sidney I want three teams! Start treating the most advanced symptoms first! Dr. Clarks, find out which hospitals GUILT victims have been sent to... Cooperate with those doctors and instruct them on proper treatment. Dr. Clarks Understood. Sidney Dr. Stiles, Dr. Chase--get ready to operate! Dr. Myers, please assign teams to handle anesthesia! Derek Yes sir! Tyler Here we go... Dr. Myers Understood, Chief. Dr. Hoffman ...How can I help? Derek Dr. Hoffman! Dr. Hoffman My medical license has been an ornament for far too long... It's time I made good on the Hippocratic Oath. Sidney If you can operate, we'd welcome your support. As far as treating the GUILT-- Dr. Hoffman I memorized the surgery footage. ...I know what to do. Sidney Then... Good luck, sir. Dr. Hoffman My surgical skills haven't rusted over yet... ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.2] UNDER THE KNIFE | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Hoffman *sigh*... How was that? Sidney Well done, Dr. Hoffman. Tyler There's no way... How could the old man move so fast!? Derek Amazing...! That must be what it's like to watch the Healing Touch. ... Is that how I look, too? Angie Dr. Stiles! We're ready for the procedure. Derek Okay...I'll be right there! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie There are five patients with Kyriaki being transported here. Everyone get ready- it's going to be a long day... Derek They're depending on us! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Hoffman Hm... Dr. Stiles has come a long way, himself. Sidney I know it's tough, Derek, but prepare for the next patient. Derek Understood! ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.3] SHIFTING GUILT | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Myers We have a problem! People are collapsing outside of our perimeter. Derek ...from GUILT!? Dr. Myers The tests haven't come back yet, but judging by the symptoms.... Anyway, you need to help them immediately--Chief's orders! Derek We're on our way! --------- | SUBURBS | --------- Tyler Good to see you, dude... Derek What's the situation? Tyler ...The tests came back positive. It's definitely GUILT. But, the symptoms don't mach... Looks like an all new strain. And, if you want my opinion, I think this one's airbone. Derek Airbone!? Tyler We need to collect GUILT smaples while treating these patients. If this strain manages to spread, it'll be a total disaster. Seras ...I informed the police, and they're windening the perimeter. Tyler Good call, Leslie. We have to minimize damage wherever possible. It's in your court, Derek. I don't have the skills to handle this one. I'll take care of the oldschool GUILT patients. Good luck, man! Derek Yeah... Good luck on your patients, too! Tyler No prob! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Our tests indicate is a mutated Triti strain. Derek The GUILT we saw in Africa! Angie According to Dr. Niguel, this strain is far more congtagious than before. The thorns become highly toxic when vaporized. Derek ...So we'll need to drain the mist before the infection spread. Angie Correct. ...Please be very careful, Dr. Stiles. Derek We can't affort any mistakes. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek Phew... We did it... Seras Great work, Dr. Stiles... Do you think this will be over soon? Angie Doctor! A case of the Tetari srtain has been confirmed nearby! Derek ...Well, it's not over yet. Tell them we're on the way! ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.4] GUILT EVOLVES | ×===================================================================================× Angie The patient is being transported from a nerably hospital. Dr. Clarks The Tetari case is here... Derek will be operating? That's a relief. This strain is too contagious to treat in a normal operating room. I'm be moving on to the next hospital. Good luck, you two! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Look at this skin... This was definitely caused by Tetari. The serum is ready, doctor. Hurry! Derek Understood. Let's begin the operation. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Dr. Hoffman ...How widespread should we expect this outbreak to be? Sidney We've been receiving updated reports from Caduceus International. ...They've confirmed GUILT cases in at least four California cities... Dr. Hoffman How did you respond? Sidney I've sent medication and treatment instructions to hospitals in those cities. Hopefully the doctors can take it from there. ...A phone call? Hello, this is Director Kasal. Secretaryof Healt: "Sidney, we're concerned about some of the decisions you've made today." Sidney ...We're in high alert, sir. I would ask that you please make this briefing. "I certainly appreciate your circumstances, but I'm calling in regard to the medications you issued to several hospitals. I'm afraid you're going to have to abort those shipments." Sidney ...I beg your pardon, sir? "You don't have clearance ti issue those treatments to the public... Most of them haven't even started the FDA approval process. If those drugs reach the public sector, the pharmaceutical industry won't be happy... If you really insist on using those treatments, you're going to have to administer them there, at Caduceus." Sidney What the hell are you talking about!? You know what GUILT does! The patients would die before they even got here! We're cutting it close as it is... I won't listen to this! "I heard you were a difficult man, but I believe we have a problem. You're read the reports. We both know your funding is in jeopardy..." Sidney ...I've had enough of this crap. Execuse me... There are important matters which demand my attention. ...Those bastards! Dr. Hoffman Hmph... The politicans seem restless. I assume Richard had been holding them back while he was Secretary. ...Now that he's gone, nothing stands in their way. Sidney They don't even understand what Caduceus stands for... Our entire purpose is to do what other medical organizations can't! ...I need to speak to Victor. ---------- | CADUCEUS | ---------- Victor What's going on, Chief? ...Kinda' busy, here... Sidney "I need you to take care of something for me right away. Please send copies of our GUILT reports to all major hospitals." Victor ...You sure that's okay? I mean, that's a pretty big deal. Sidney "Don't worry, Victor. I'll take full responsibility." Victor Heh... I was actually expecting you to do something like this. I've already prepared all the files. Sidney "Then send them, Victor." ---------- | DOWNTOWN | ---------- Dr. Hoffman You're a lot more forceful than your brother. Sidney ...I've never lost a fight. ------------------------- | FLIGHT TO SAN FRANCISCO | ------------------------- "Are you alright, sir? You don't look well." Man Y-Yeah, I'm fine... "......." Man I have to deliver this as soon as possible... People's lives are at stake. "Ah... I understand. I've seen that mark on your bag before, actually." Man ......? Pilot: 'May I have your attention, please. Our expected time of arrival has changed. It is no longer 3:25 PM. Because of a... strong tailwing, we should be arriving early, at 2:45. Man Th-Thank you so much... ------------------------------- | COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SAN DIEGO | ------------------------------- Mary Hm...? The technique in this video looks alomst like... *chuckle* ... It's good to know Derek is working hard. Women Mrs. Fulton! The vaccine and serum just arrived! Mary Alright, I'll get things ready. You should change your clothes. We also need to contact any doctors who are off duty. "It's going to be a long day, Mrs. Fulton!" Mary ...He's here earlier than usual. Woman Yeah... Dr. Jaeger never gets here on time. What's going on? This must really be serious... Mary *chuckle* Doctors come when they're needed. Let's get started, shall we? I can't let my own pupil show me up! ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.5] INFILTRATION | ×===================================================================================× Tyler ...So'd we get it under control? Dr. Myers I think so. We managed to contain the GUILT before it could spread... It's all over the news, though. If Delphi expects to catch us off-guard again, it's going to take a lot more work. Angie What about Director Kasal? Dr. Myers You mean after sending the medicine? I'm sure he'll be fine. He did what had to done to keep casualties as low as possible. And, i guess someone tipped off the press about what really happened... They can't fire, now-- he's a hero, politically. Tyler I wonder who tipped'em off... What do you think, Victor? Victor ...I find it intriguing. Derek I hear the Counter Terrorism Unit is getting involved... Tyler S'about time, huh? The President's going to be here next week, supposedly... ...Hope nobody wanted a vacation anytime soon! Seras I had to cancel mine... ... I could be scuba diving right now... Tyler What do you really think, Leslie? Don't hold anything back. "Emergency Warning! Unidentified persons have entered the premises. Return to your stations immediately and await instructions." Derek Do you think it's someone from Delphi!? Sidney There were several intruders... Some already escaped. We've contacted security, but... Tyler We can't just let'em get away! Chief, we should be looking for these ounks ourselves! Dr. Myers ...We're defenseless, and we don't know if they have weapons ot not. Tyler well we didn't find any leads on where Delphi is, right? ...Letting them walk outta' here would be like watching someone die! Sidney Dr. Chase had a point... It's dangerous, but we need to find them. Those of us who can defend ourselves should pair-off and start looking. Tyler Taht's what I'm talikng about! The ladies should stay back here where it's safe... Dr. Myers Slow down there, Tarzan--I used to be a cop, remember? Angie I've studied Aikido. Derek ..You have!? Angie What? We live in dangerous times. ...Let's hurry. Derek .......... Angie They don't seem to be hiding in this building... All the romms are locked, and this is a one-way hall. Derek That's a relief... We should probably head back-- **CRASH** Dr. Myers Stop right there! Derek Huh!? Angie It's one of the Delphi--! ???? ...! Angie But... how? Derek There's nowhere to run! ... What's wrong, Angie? We almost had him! Angie ...No... It couldn't be... Dr. Myers *gasp*... I think.. he got away...! Derek I'm sorry, I... Dr. Myers Oh, well... He had a gun, so it's probably good I didn't catch up with him... Let's head back. We need someone to examine this evidence. Derek Evidence? Dr. Myers It was pretty dark, but I tried anyway... See? Derek A camera!? ...You managed to take his picture that fast? Dr. Myers Ugh... Derek ...What's wrong? Dr. Myers Ahhh no... Don't tell me... *faint* Derek Th-This is bad! Quick, someone! We need help over here! ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.6] INFECTION | ×===================================================================================× Derek How's Dr. Myers doing!? Derek It's GUILT, Derek... You'll need to operate immediately. We found a needle in her leg-- they must have infected it, somehow. Derek Whitch strain is it? Sidney ..We don't know. It must be a new strain. Derek Another one? Sidney Victor's analyzing it right now. We'll start when he gets back to us. Derek Understood. Angie ........ Derek Tell me what's going on, Angie. Angie Huh? I-I'm sorry... It's nothing. Don't worry. We should prep for the operation, Doctor. Derek ........ ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Victor I checked the files, and it look like we've got a 97% mach. This one's fibrous... which basically means it's a pain in the ass. You'll need to operate right away. Derek Huh? You haven't explained how to operate on this fibrous thing... Victor I'll explained is efter you open her up. C'mon hurry! As soon as that gets in the body, it goes right for the heart. ..And once it gets there... she's a history. Derek .......! Victor Find it yet? Angie Th-There's something in her stromach, near the small intestine. Victor ...Sounds about right. It's quick, so we'll have to hurry. Derek Okay, then let's star! ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Victor Pretty good... Look like we still have an anesthesiologist. ...I'm not sure we could have found a replacement, anyway. Angie ...A replacement? How can you talk about her that way!? Victor Dr. Myers is a very skilled doctor. I don't anyone could have taken her place in Caduceus. Angie ......... Victor I'm simply relived that my colleague is okay. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Sidney You did well, Derek. Derek I had to save her... Sidney We couldn't let anything happen to one of our best doctors... ..And, I couldn't let my brother down, either. Tyler Do, was that picture worth Cybil risking her life? Derek Oh! I totally forgot about that! Angie ......... Dr. Claks Let's see... Seras Well... He's very handsome. Sidney ...Huh? Dr. Clarks I remember that face... I've seen him before. Hmm... Blackwell! That's Professor Blackwell! He went mising about ten years ago. Sidney ...Are you sure!? Dr. Clarks Yes. He was studying immunology. before his disapperance, he was a big-name scientist. But, could that really be him? Angie There's no doubt it... That man is Kennits Blackwell. Derek Angie...? Angie Blackwell disappeared 13 years ago, leving a whife and daughter behind. He's my father. Derek ....! ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.7] DELPHI | ×===================================================================================× Dr. Hoffman ...What I'm about to tell you does not leave this room. We've found Professor Blackwell. ...He's up north, in Santa Balboa. Derek What's he doing up there? Dr. Hoffman He's apparently hiding at the Eidoth Pharmaceuticals research lab. The FBI's been watching hin since late yesterday. Sidney Do you think Eidoth is sheltering Blackwell, then? Dr. Hoffman The question is whether or not they know they're sheltering him. I doubt the regular employees even know he's there... ...or what kind of research he could be doing. Derek They're going to raid the lab? Dr. Hoffman Yes, tomorrow. To reduce the risk of another GUILT outbreak, they asked for our help. Sidney ...They, we're sending Derek in with them? Dr. Hoffmam That's really our only option. Can you accept the risk, Derek? Derek Of course. But... There might be one problem. Sidney What's that? Dr. Hoffman ...I think he's referring to Angie. ...She has as much experience with GUILT as Derek does... But, all things considered, taking her might not be a good idea. Don't worry. I'll arrage for someone else to assisit you. Derek ...I understand, sir. But... Dr. Hoffman Is there something else? Derek I don't think Angie's going to like that. Sidney ........ Derek I mean... They're going in after her father... If I were in Angie's place, I'd want to see the truth for myself. Sidney It's conflict of interest that could compromise the mission. Derek ...It might be painful for her, but still-- Angie ...Excuse me. Sidney Angie? You were listening...? Dr. Hoffman You shouldn't be eavesdropping. Angie I'm sorry... But, I can make my own decisions. Did you stop to think how I might feel about this...? I'm not a child... I deserve a choice, at least. Dr. Hoffman You could watch them arrest you father? Angie ...Derek's right. I want to see the truth with my own eyes... Dr. Hoffman ........ Derek Let her go. Angie may just be my assistant, but she's a lot stronger than me. I don't think I could have completed all those operations without her. Dr. Hoffman ......... Sidney What should we do, sir? Dr. Hoffman ...Let her go. I doubt we could even find a suitable replacement. ...And sending Stiles in without an assistant is foolish. Angie Thank you. --------- | FOLYOSÓ | --------- Derek I heard what you said back there, but... Are you going to be okay? Angie Thank you for supporting me, Dr. Stiles. ...I'll be alright. But, so much has happened over the past few days... ...More than anything, I just want to know the truth. I need to find out for myself... I'll ask Father why he joinder Delphi! Derek ....... Angie My father disappeared right before I entered elementary school. He simply vanished-- nobody had any idea what happened to him. There were times I hated my father. I's ask Mom why he left us... ...But, she never had an answer. Even after all that, I found it hard not to respect him. ...Nobody even had anything bad to say my father. He's the reason I started studying medicine in the first place. Derek ...I'm sorry about this, Angie. Angie I... I never thought my father could be involved in something like this... ...Was all my hard work for nothig? I'm sorry... I'll be fine tomorrow. But, today... I can't help it. ...I'm so sorry... *sob* Derek Angie... ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.8] DEVIL | ×===================================================================================× ------------------------ | DELPHI'S AMERICAN CELL | ------------------------ "We've just received some breating news...! Local police have cordoned off the Eidoth research facility. This investigation my be liked to recent bio-terrorims activities. Investigators are now entering the building, and we'll return with more details as soon as they become available! Stay turned to channel--" Dr. Hoffman ...So it begins, I wish we could have sent more then one doctor, but wehave patient here that still need help... Sidney Good luck, Derek. -------------------------------- | EIDOTH PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH | -------------------------------- "We have a biohazard here, guy. If you don't have protective gear, you'll need to get the hell out of this area!" Derek I can't believe this... Man *gasp*...*gasp*... Angie That researcher... He's infected with GUILT! Derek Get the anesthesis ready... We'll need operate immediately! Angie Yes, Doctor! Derek I'm - a - doctor... Do you understand? I'm - here - to - help. Man Froget about me... I'm already dead. Those bastards.. they... betrayed us! But th- the... professor... Derek Calm down. Try to conserve your strength. Man Help Professor Blackwell... He... doesn't deserve to die... like th--! Angie His vitals are dropping fast! What should we do? Derek If we don't operate right now, he's going to die. I'm going to administer painkillers. ...Hang in there! Man No... Save the professor...! Derek ...Don't worry. We'll take care of him. Man *gasp*... Derek The anesthesia is working--get a table ready! Angie Right away! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie I contacted headquarters, but there seems to be no matching data. Derek I see... Guess we'll be going in blind, again... This almost seems like it was planned. Angie What do you mean? Derek How could the researchers accidentally release the GUILT? They know how dangerous it is-- they created it! Angie Do you think they infected themselves to hide the evidence? Derek That doesn't dound right, either... Delphi seems to have a weird preoccupation with death, but... I don't think they would actually encourage suicide. ...Sorry, nevermind. We need to concentrate on the patient. Let's begin the operation. ----------------- | OPERÁCIÓ KÖZBEN | ----------------- Angie He said something about saving my father... I don't understand... Isn't my father a terrorist? ... Angie Could my father really have designed this GUILT? --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie The police are moving him to Caduceus. Derke Good. ...... He kept asking us to save Professor Blackwell... Angie ...Then, my father really is here. Derek He must be further inside. Let's go, Angie! Angie ...Okay. ×===================================================================================× | [CH5-5.9] DEATH AWAITS ALL | ×===================================================================================× --------------------- | EIDOTH RESEARCH LAB | --------------------- Derek ...Professor? Angie ..... Blackwell Who... are you...? Derek I'm a doctor from Caduceus. ...You going to be okay, sir. We need to operate immediately... Please don't resist. Blackwell Heh... I think you're confused... But, no matter... It's too late. Derek That isn't true. We saved your collegues, and we can save you. Blackwell ...Yes, I was disappointed by how quick you stopped my GUILT... You found ways to treat all six strains... You've defenitely proven your surgical ability. But, the GUILT inside me in unlike anything you've seen. Now that the Savato is completed, this facility means nothing... ...So, I'm ending it all... before Delphi can.... Go...! A pathetic sinner like me isn't... worth saving... Derek I'm a doctor. Helping people fight off disease is my job. You can worry about sin after I save your life. Blackwell None of us are allowed to die... ...It's exactly what he said. But... that doesn't matter... ...I've made my choice. Angie Why did you create GUILT!? Blackwell .......? Angie You threw away your reputation, your life... even your family! ...Why, Father!? Blackwell ....! Angie... I was afraid that was you. I wanted to die... so you'd never find out... about this. Angie Just tell me why! Blackwell Angela Blackwell's father died... 13 years ago. I'm just a ghost... Please... Let me pass on. Angie You can't do this! Blackwell ...Is this the kind of father you WANT!? Angie It's my job to help people... ...and I do it proundly. I refuse to watch you die. Blackwell ...As you wish... But, you cannot defeat Death. ...It is not of this world. Derek ......... Begin anesthesia. Blackwell ...Ugh... Derek We'll start operating as it takes effect. Get ready, Angie. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie ...The Chiral reaction seemed to be coming from his abdomen. The spectral analysis indicates this is the same GUILT as before. Derek Angie... Angie ....... ...I saw a lot of my father's back. I can still see him sitting at his desk in the study... If I tried to speak with him, he'd say that he was too busy. His own daughter...And, he wouldn't even turn around to face me... And then, he left us... ...He turned his back on us once and for all. Was this waht he left us for? ...Was this worth abandoning his own family!? Derek ....... Angie He... abandoned us... But... ...He's still my father. Please save him... Doctor... Derek You have a lot to anwser for, Professor Blackwell. ...Those are sins you'll have to deal with, yourself. but first, you need to survive this! I won't let you die! .... Derek No disease is incurable... I'll never accept that! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie .......... ...I didn't cry. Yestersday, you said I was much stronger than you. ...So, I forced myself not to cry. I'm you assistant, Dr. Stiles. And, an assistant has to support her doctor. Thank you for allowing me to see my father... again... Derek ...I'm pround of you, Angie. Angie Doctor... Derek Let's carry him out... It's finally over. ________________________________________________________________________________ / \ I - -- ---=== CHAPTER 6 - ORIGINAL SIN ===--- -- - I \________________________________________________________________________________/ ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.1] DELPHI HQ | ×===================================================================================× --------------------------- | DELPHI BASE OF OPERATIONS | --------------------------- "Attention all units! This is headquarters! The doctors are on board. Requesting update on GUILT status." Soldier We'll be moving in soon, Dr. Stiles. Are you ready? I think so... It should be just like simulation, right? Soldier Yes sir. What about the girl? Angie I'm ready. Derek ...Are you scared? Angie I'm fine. I could probably handle anything, at this point. Are you still seasick, Doctor? Derek Er...no. I can't feel it anymore. ...Probably nerves. --------------------- | 3 NAPPAL EZELŐTT... | --------------------- Dr. Hoffman ...Professor Blackwell has accepted all changes and is testifying. Thankfully, he also shed some light on the Delphi organization. They operate offshore, from a large marine vessel. Sidney ...That's why we were unable to track them down. Dr. Hoffman We informed the British Navy, and it's wasn't long before they located a suspicious ship. The UN just granted them permission to clear it out. Sidney ...But, Delphi's base is sure to be stocked with biochemical weapons...! Dr. Hoffman They asked that we dispatch a GUILT specialist to assist them. Everyone we asked refused, though. What about you, Derek? ...You were the last one on the list. Derek !? Dr. Hoffman You've already done enough... We won't force you to accept. But, you might be our only hope. Derek ...If I don't go, we could lose our chance to exterminate GUILT. I'll do whatever I have to. If there's a disease... then it's my job to stop it. I'm going. Dr. Hoffman ...You're right. ------ | HAJÓ | ------ Derek ...*sigh*... Miller It's almost time... Are you ready, Dr. Stiles? Derek Don't worry about me, Dr. Miller. Miller I apologize for sending a doctor to a place like this... Derek I'm here because you needed a doctor. Someone has to stop GUILT. Miller That's reassuring. While you're onboard, I'll have to be back here, giving orders. I'll trust your judgement out there. My soldiers are yours to command. Derek ...I understand. I'll be sure to let you know if anything happens. "Attention 7th Division! We have reports of GUILT in the stern! 4th Division has secured the area. Move in! I repeat, move in!" Soldier This is Second Lieutenant Hughes. 7th division is approaching... Follow me, Stiles, Thompson... Derek ...Understood! Angie Let's go. Miller Good luck... You're the only chance we've got. ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.2] FIRST SIN | ×===================================================================================× -------------------------------- | DELPHI STRONGHOLD, STERN SIDE | -------------------------------- Soldier ...Advence troop, report! This is Lieutenant Hughes! The doctors are in transit. All troops report to the stern! ... Over and out! It's this way, Doctor. Follow me. Derek Understood... Angie, stay close and keep an eye out. Angie ...Okay. --- Dr. Hoffman ...Blackwell siad they used human subjects in their GUILT research. Sidney It's sickening... Dr. Hoffman In order to culture the GUILT samples effectively... ...they needed young tissue. ...Children. They kidnapped them from all around the world... Derek How could they use innocent children like that...!? .... Soldier ...Dear God...! Child ........ Derek Those bastards...! They're just children! Angie ..They're being used as incubators for GUILT. Derek We have to save them. Angie... get ready to operate! Angie Yes, sir! Soldier Y-You're not going to operate here, are you!? Derek That's exactly what we're going to do. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Something's written on this console... "Sinner 1...?" ...What's this for? Where they trying to justify all of this somehow!? It's still just murder! Derek It's ridiculous...! When I think of how many people died because of this nonsense... Angie Let's show them that their GUILT has no place in our world! Derek ...That's the plain. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek Take the child, Lieutenant! Angie Be careful...He's still really weak. Soldier I...I understand, sir! (I can't believe it... They're amazing!) ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.3] SECOND SIN | ×===================================================================================× Derek This look like the main research and development area... Angie They used the innocence of these kids for their own twisted ideals. Doctor, it's another child! Derek ...I see him. .... Sidney ...I still don't understand why Blackwell joined Delphi. He already had respest, money, a family... It doesn't make sense. Dr. Hoffman He didn't have a choice. Delphi only tested on children with a specific DNA composition. ...Angie has that DNA pattern. Do you understand what I'm saying? Sidney They held Angie hostage...!? Dr. Hoffman It certainly worked... He had to help them.... in order to save his daughter's life. Any parent would have done the same. But, another child was sacrificed in his daughter's place... He had to live with that guilt, and it ate him alive. Sidney ...That's terrible... .... Derek ...I found him. Are you ready, Angie? We'll have to work quickly-- help me carry him down. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Spectral analysis complete. ...It's Deftera. Derek The patient is unconscoius, but I'm sure it's still painful. Be careful....Beginning the operation... --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie I think you're moving even faster. Great work, Dr. Stiles. Derek ...We've operated on a lot of GUILT victims together... I hope that after today, we never have operate on one again. ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.4] THIRD SIN | ×===================================================================================× Derek Lieutenant, here's the next child! We need to get him out of tere. Souldier Roger that, Doctor! Angie We need more anibiotic gel, and we're out of blankets! Soldier Got it! Derek We'll continue searching for the other kids... .... Angie ...The police explained everything. I know why my father joined Delphi. Derek Angie, he was only trying to-- Angie What he did was unforgivable. I understand that better then anyone else could... I ain't blame people for hating my father... ...Half of his sin in my responsibility... Derek Delphi is responsible for that! It had nothing to do with you... Angie No, not since father made his decision. How could he do something like that just to save my life? Another child died in my place, and I have to live with it! .... Derek ...These children deserve to be more than test patients for GUILT. They deserve real lives back with their families! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie This child could have been me... I'm sorry... I'm sorry my father was such a fool! Derek You can make it up to them, Angie. ...And I'm here to help. Let's get started. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Soldier we1re ready for the next child. There will be more, right? Angie Yeah, I'm afraid do. Soldier I was just thinking about my daughters's first cold... I wouldn't done anything to make her feel better. I think I'm stating to understand why you two are risking your lives. Derek ........ Soldier Go on, hurry! The next child needs you! ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.5] FOURTH SIN | ×===================================================================================× Derek ...I wish there was time to take a break... Angie ...Are you okay, Doctor? Derek Yeah, I'll be alright. (Come on, you're a doctor! ...Just keep working.) .... Dr. Hoffman ...It turns out Eidoth International was just a front for Delphi. Sidney How is that possible...? Eidoth Pharmaceuticals was a strong proponent of worldwide genetic research. Dr. Hoffman It makes perfect sense to me. They certanly had the financial backing...Money was no object. Pubically, they were a legitimate business, while they sponsored medical terrorism behind the scenes. Eidoth allowed them funding and an opportunity to spread their dogma. Derek Then, who's behind all this? Dr. Hoffman Delphi's leader has managed to keep his identity a secret. He's European, supposedly.. But we don't even know that for sure. .... Derek ("He call himself... Adam.") ...He has to be on this ship somewhere. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie ...These are really annoying. Derek You mean that weird writing? I think it's Delphi propaganda. Angie "A time to accept death." ...Death is never the answer! Derek .......... ...I wonder if we're looking at it the wrong way. Prof. Blackwell coulnd't accept your death... But, I think he agreed with Delphi, at least to some extent. Angie ..You're saying death has a value? Derek No, but there are some people who can't find meaning in life. We believe that everyone needs help for doctors... ...but maybe that's hunam nature. Maybe everyone wants to feel needed. We shouldn't assume that we have all the answers... I'm a doctor. That means I've chosen life over death. So, if I find someone who needs my help, I'll help them. That's it. Get ready for the operation... Angie Even if my life was full of pain... and dying could end my suffering... ..I wound still choose to live. --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Derek *sigh* We did it... Angie Where are we transporting these children to? Derek The Navy's taking them back to Caduceus Europe... Dr. Miller will make sure they're returned to their families. ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.6] FIFTH SIN | ×===================================================================================× Soldier Status report, sir! Most of the vessel in under our control. Backup will arrive shortly to secure this area, as well. Derek Understood. Can you tell them to hold off on backup for now? Angie That might be a bad idea... What if something happens? Derek We're still treating patients in here... I don't want our operating room turning into a war zone. Angie ...Good thinking. .... Dr. Hoffman Delphi tried to manipulate life and death... They wanted to rule over an empty world as gods of nothingness. Sidney Doctors may help their patients stay alive... ...but that decision isn't ours to make. Only the patient has a right to decide between life and death. Dr. Hoffman We've reached a pont where we can do more that just treat disease... We can read genetics to detect an illness long before symptoms appear. ...To put it simply, we have the ability to control life. But, a person's life is much different than his or her lifespan. We don't just keep people alive-- we give them their lives back. ...That's what Richard believed. .... Angie I found the fifth child! Derek ...Okay, I'm on my way! ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie Hm...This Pempti. You remember how to treat it, don't you? Derek Of course... I couldn't forget that. This child need uor help--so let's get started, Angie! Angie ...Ready when you are. Derek Let's start the operation! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Soldier Sir, we just receive word from Major Miller. They're allocating a transport plane for the children. Angie Thank goodness... Soldier The US isn't too happy... The planes are supposed be for VIP's only. Derek Thank Dr. Miller for us. It's good to have him on our side. ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.7] SIXTH SIN | ×===================================================================================× Angie Dr. Stiles, these children each have a different strain of GUILT. ... That suggets there should be two more. Can you make it? Derek I'll be fine... I can't let everyone down now. .... Dr. Myers ...It though being the best there is, huh? You get all rough jobs. Even if I had the Healing Touch, I think I'd recommend you for this. You have a gift, Derek. Use it. Tyler ...I heard you're on your way to wipe Delphi off the map. Men, you're unbelieveable... Walking onto the battlefield with a scalpel. ...We're all pulling for you, buddy. Good luck! Dr. Kasal ..Hello, Derek? This is Greg Kasal, from Hope Hospital. Sidney told me you're helping the navy raid Delphi headquarters. I wanted to wish you luck. Ha ha... You become quite a daredevil, Dr. Stiles. Remember... Stay calm, and work quickly, just like always. .... Derek I never though I's have to operate in a situation like this... Angie But you're here now. Dr Stiles, with patients to treat. There's only one thing you can do... Derek I know Angie... We're going to finish what we came here to do. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Angie These children must have homes... They should be playing at home, not trapped in this lab! Derek Don't worry, Angie. Once we stop GUILT, they can all go back where they belong. This ends today! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie Are you feeling any side effects from the HT? Derek You're checking up on me, now? I'm fine. Angie Is there anything on you mind? Derek ...Only the patients. Angie I think you'll be okay. ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.8] FINAL SIN | ×===================================================================================× Soldier Some is Base Camp, come in... The sixth child is in our custody. We believe there's one left. But, Dr. Stiles seem fatigued. We may have to take a break... Derek Don't worry about me, I'm fine. We're starting the final procedure. .... Dr. Hoffman We should be thankful that Dr. Stiles arrived when he did. There's no much an old man like me could do in this situation. It's the young who built our future. ...Good luck, Derek. Sidney ...Do you ever regret becoming a doctor, Derek? ...I don't. I used feel responsible for the death of loved one, but... I'd never regret my decision. You can do this... It's why you became a doctor in the first place. Angie I want to atone for my father's sin... But, that's not really why I came. I wanted to be here for you. Uh... don't misunderstand... I didn't mean it like... that. You say that you wanted to become a doctor I would be pround of. ...well, I'm pround of you, Derek. And, I'll watching your back, no matter where we have to go. I won't run away, as long as I can fight by your side! .... Angie ...Why are you smiling? Derek Sorry... I'm just... happy. Angie Because the children are going to be alright? Derek Kind of... I'm glad that I became a doctor. ... My dad died a long time ago, form a disease that was "incurable." There was really nothing they could do back then... Angie ...That's why... Derek I know those doctors tried everything they could to save him. In the end, my dad still died... But, the doctors learned a lot from treating his disease. There's a cure for it, now. Doctors and patiens are fighting together, side by side. It's just like Secretary Anderson, or my dad... We're here today, fghting against a new disease called GUILT... ...because people sacificed their lives for the sake of medicine. Angie ........ Soldier Dr. Stiles! We've located the last child! Derek Come on, Angie... We can stop GUILT, once and for all. ---------- | BRIEFING | ---------- Derek I've come to understand what people feel as they battle with disease... If I focus on that I can use my skills to help them. ...So I won't lose sight of that. It doesn't matter where I am or wha I'm doing... I'll always be a doctor! --------------- | OPERÁCIÓ UTÁN | --------------- Angie ......... You did it, Doctor. Derek ...I couldn't have done it without your help. Angie Do you think it's over? Derek We saved all seven children, but there's one thing left to do... Angie ...Oh... Derek We have uncover the truth behing GUILT...! ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.9] ADAM | ×===================================================================================× Derek The children are safe... ..Delphi has nothing left. It's over...Adam. "Great job, Dr. Stiles!" Derek Huh? Miller Mission complete! I'd like you to return to the deck. Angie What about Adam? Miller We can take it from here, Doctor. Let the UN handle what's left of Delphi. Derek We don't know ehat else they were researching! There could still be-- Miller ...What I'm about to tell you is strictly confidential. Eidoth International was in fact run by Adam, leader of the Delphi. He was born in Austria as Erich von Raitenau... in 1897. Nobody's seen or heard from him in over a decade, and... Well, do the math. If Raitenau were still alive, he'd well over 100. Derek ...What the hell!? Miller Exactly. I doubt he's still alive. The beast you could hope for is some sort of journal, and we couldn't let you see top secret informaiton. This... is an order. Angie But, if he's dead, how could any of this--? ..What's that!? Hangosbemondó "Your medicine serves only to alienate Man from the natural world. Only human would force others to lives not their own." Derek It's Adam! He's alive! Miller That isn't possible! Derek ...I'm going, Dr. Miller. I have to see the truth for myself! Hangosbemondó "Is Man's hubris so great that he would violate life by prolonging it? The final stage of life is death. To deny that is foolisness. You vast, undying civilizations will spill over into the sea... ...While the old and infirmed become a rot at Society's core." Angie ...You're insane! Father may have worked for you, but he never believe your lies! Hangosbemondó "Man sought harmony with nature, but instead found everlasting life. ...as a parasite, feeding off of the earth's resources. That's is why mankind was blessed with disease. It is natural selection-Nature passing judgement on Man. You believe medical science will save mankind--but a surplus of humans will only destroy the world we depend on. I alone know the sole path to salvation..." Derek You're talking in circles.... This has to stop, Adam. ----------------------- | THE CREATOR'S CHAMBER | ----------------------- Angie He's... Derek You aren't even alive? Adam Sins are born of mortal flesh... and disperse into the world as GUILT. There, they are altered the prosper... ...In the end, they returned to me. Angie I can't even look at him... Adam Thus, I have become the last man. I live outside this world, so as not to taint it. I alone have achieved harmony. I alone know balance. Angie ...He can't be the one speaking. Where's that volice coming form...? Derek ...You're not alive. What were you hoping to accomplish! You're already dead! Adam There is one final GUILT... ...the one called "Bliss." Thise who abandon selfish desire and follow the true way... ...will be granted this final blessing, born within me. Derek You just want to watch people die! (What the--? It's getting dark...) Medicine exists because we won't accept suffering and disease! Adam I am mankind's origin. ...a begin who acceps fate without wanting that which is not mine. Don't you see the future you are leaving to your offspring...? ...Ten billion humans, fighting over a barren rock. Derek *cough* What gives you the right... ...to decide who lives...? Adam "Can you not see it? I am dead, yet I still live. This is true fate is mankind." Derek You're wrong! As long as a person choose to live, they can still bring others hapiness! Dammit... Where did he...? I can't see! Where'd he go!? Ismeretlen "Dr. Stiles! Nurse Angie! This is Delta Five. The targets have been exposed to an airbone hallucinogen. I'm an emergency recovery. Come on, Doctor... Stay with me!" ×===================================================================================× | [CH6-6.10] EPILOUGE | ×===================================================================================× Derek ..You're looking a lot better. The numbless should be gone soon. We're giving you a new medication, so don't forget to take it, okay? Amy I won't forget! Angie This was your last examination, so you'll get to go home tomorrow! Why don't you go tell your brother? Amy Okay! Bye Nurse Angie! Thank you, Dr. Stiles! Angie Bye-bye, Amy! Derek ..She's shown a lot of improvement. Tyler must be relieved. Angie Well, she was our last patient for today... Derek You did good work today, Angie. That reminds me, didn't the Chief say he wanted to speak with us? Angie That's right, he did. We can't forget. Derek I wonder what he wants... Tyler What!? But.. Cybil, you can't qiut! Dr. Myers Things have started to calm down, and I think it's time to move on. Seras ...Oh...? I bet this means you're getting married! I'm so jealous! Dr. Myers ..What? No. Stop jumping to conclusions. How can I put this...I think I want to be a regular doctor. Tyler Well, at least you've got connections at Hope, right...? Dr. Myers Well, I'd have to ask Dr. Kasal, and...Hm.. maybe I will do that. Dr. Clarks I'm back... Seras Welcome back, Dr. Clarks. Tyler Where'd you go? Dr. Myers ..Don't you even pay attention? Today was a visitation day. Tyler Oh yeah, Blackwell...Right. Dr. Clarks I let Victor come along to visit the prof. Today, but... Well, it's not easy to have a conversation with two geniuses. ..I could berely keep up, let alone add to the discussion. It's too bad world can't benefit from Prof. Blackwell's brilliant mind anymore. Such a shame... Tyler The grovenment was nice to let us visit him and all, but... couldn't they go all the way and give him amnesty or something? Dr. Clarks Even if they did, I doubt Blackwell would accept it. He's determined to spend the rest of his life in prison... ...atoning for his sins. Seras I feel sorry for Angie. Dr. myers I do too, but seems to be handing it well. ------- | IRODA | ------- Dr. Hoffman ..The Committee isn't happy about the British Navy withholding all that information they found on GUILT. At this rate, it's going to end up locked away in a classfied valut. Sidney Well, the Delphi have been appprehended...and Eidoth Pharmaceuticals was placed on an inernational watch list. Dr. Hoffman But, we still don't know the truth behing that "Adam" Derek saw... Angie ...Excuse us. Derek You wanted to speak with us, Dr. Hoffman? Dr. Hoffman That's right... Thanks for coming. Please, have a seat. Caduceus International held a conference today... They asked us for a favor. Some people in Brussels contracted a new disease... ...and Caduceus has asked that you operate in them. Derek ...Is it another GUILT!? Dr. Hoffman Fourtunately, no. It looks to be a rare strain of an endemic disease. Remember, Caduceus is responsible for treating more than just GUILT. Derek Then... why did they ask for me? Sidney Everyone in medical world has heard about Dr. Derek Stiles and his miraculus Healing Touch. They asked for you because you're an excellent doctor and they'd like to research you abilities. Derek They're researching me!? That's a little... um... Sidney Maybe that wasn't the best way to put it. You're impressed everyone, Derek. They want to learn from you. Dr. Hoffman The life of a doctor isn't easy. You have to teach others, even though you're still learning, yourself... Good luck in Brussels. Derek ...I accepted this mission. Dr. Hoffman We've also received these letters... Theywere addressed to Caduceus, but I think they meant for you. Angie ...Where are these envelopes from? Dr. Hoffman Why don't read them and find out? ------------------- | AZ ÉPÜLETEN KÍVÜL | ------------------- "Thank you, Doctor." "Danke, Arzt." Angie "Merci, Medecin." ... Such neat handwritting. Looks like they're recovering nicely. All seven GUILT subject were treated and returned home... I hope they can move past all this and live normal lives. "Xie xie, Yisheng." "Gracias, Medico..." Derek ...Reading these letters really puts it all an perspective. Being a doctor isn't easy, but we can actually save someone's life! We just need to remember that when thing get tough. Angie "CПACИБO, ВЛАЧ." "Obbligado, Medico." No matter how painful something is, it can always be healed... ..as long as you stay alive. You showed me that, Doctor. Derek ...Huh? There were eight letters? Angie ..The last one is from me. I'm looking foward to us spending more time together. Derek ...Same here... |×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××| |===================================================================================| | END | |===================================================================================| |×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××| - Melina