I knocked at a bright red door and slowly opened it. Val was looking back with a grin and set the nerve screamer back on the desk beside him, “Hey S...adow.”I smiled, “Hey Val, what is shaking?”He laughed, “Imperials.”I nodded, “Everything is going to come to a screaming stop soon.”He frowned, “The girl?”I took a breath, “Tell me you do not know where the Synth is?”Val grinned, “Morse walked her out.”I shook my head and pulled out my phone. It was only good for calling one person now anyway,. The doctor had each girl bring her folder to the nurse's office so he could check their vitals. Breathing, heart rate, temperature and chest sounds. One by one he would then send them back to the gym. As they arrived I had each of them do three laps of the gym and then launch into some calisthenics on the mats. Let me tell you these girls were very dedicated to the task at hand and did every one of the exercises without any complaints. As I watched them I couldn't help but admire their well. I don’t deviate from my routine.”“You did the night before you got sick. You chose a partner at the socialization center, then went to visit him the next day.”“Very true. Except I’d never met him before that.”“I also must ask why you went to a socialization center if you already have a permanent partner. Surely, he meets your physical needs.”I see the light of understanding glimmer in his eyes and he stares at me without saying another word. I’m not sure what he understands though.He coughs. "Morning Daddy. Good Morning Pete and Bob." I said while getting out some orange juice. "Good Mornin. Sugah," Daddy said while turning around with a smile. "Happy Birthday dearest," Daddy said and gave me a kiss on the checks. I smiled, "Thank you daddy." Daddy put a plate of pancakes and a bowl of fruit down as I sat down by my brothers. "Thank you daddy," I said and waited for him to join us. When he did we all dug into our meal. 30 minutes later the table was cleaned and the dishes were in.