"I'm fine," the man said, forcing the words out through his cough."That's not true!" The boy shot to his feet. "I'm going to find him!""Find who?" The man grabbed him tight. "Have you forgotten this base doesn't allow sick people to exist?"The boy froze. His fists clenched. He stared at his father's worsening face, and tears finally spilled, unstoppable."But Dad," he cried, "I can't just let you suffer!""Hey. You want to save your dad?"At that moment, a clear female voice cut in.The boy looked up and, through his tears, saw a stunning young woman standing in front of them. She wore expensive-looking combat gear, clean, sharp, and confident.Not someone you ever saw down here."Who are you?" he asked. "I've got medicine that can save him," Hayley said, arms crossed, "but it's not free.""If you can save my dad, I'll do anything," the boy blurted out. "I'll work myself to death for you!"That was exactly what Hayley wanted to hear.She looked at the boy as he wiped h
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