9. Playing god

"Once the basic vital functions are back in place, the next phase begins; different compounds are introduced to the system to stimulate the brain. It's like restarting a computer, the limbic, the cerebellum, and the cerebrum. Once all the compounds have been used, the body's reactions are tested with electrical stimuli."

"When can I ..see him?" Cassie asked no, she pleaded; the last image she had of William was him, lying cold as stone on that table in the morgue. She wanted to chase that away; she wanted to see her lover's cocky smile again. To feel safe and sound wrapped in those arms encompassed in that scent of smoke and cologne. She'd never again scold Will for doing anything weird ever again. She'd forgive him for when he got drunk and broke the coffee table when he fell over it.  Even the time he mooned the landlady.

All of his pranks seemed so trivial now. She'd tell him she loved him more. She just wanted that chance.

Liz looked up at the clock;