From One Father to Another
Family's New Shrink Ray
chapter 25
by
copier
· original author:
pats2015
As Steve stared at his home screen his phone suddenly lit up. However when he looked at the contact it wasn't the name he was hoping to see. It was Beth's father. His chief benefactor and a major pain in Steve's ass. As critical as the money was to funding Steve's work he hated having to succumb to the old man's requests.
Despite the dread Steve knew he had to take this call. If he didn't the man would suspect one of two things. Either Steve was dead. Or worse, Steve ignoring his calls. When the name on the screen is forking over as much money as he was you answered his calls. No matter how unpleasant the conversation was about to be.
"Hello", Steve said trying to sound pleasant.
"Jordan what the Hell have you done! Do you realize what this will cost me? The property damage. The lawsuits from victims families." The outraged man screamed back him.
Steve should have known the man first thought would be the money lost.
"We all knew there could be risks. The psychological factor was always going to be a key component affected by the growth. That's why we delayed human trials till a perfect subject could be found. A mistake was made."
"You bet your ass a mistake was made! How could you be so careless? Who was she Steve? A late night visitor in your lab for some after hours experimentation. Or did you just lose it while walking the streets. I can't decide which is worse."
Steve got furious at the man's implications of infidelity. Steve loved his family and would do anything for them. And that included taking the fall for his wife's reckless behavior.
"The device was temporarily misplaced sir. I'm sorry."
"I don't know if I even believe you right now. But I'm sure the real story will all be revealed after numerous investigations. Where are you now?"
"I'm in the city right now. I have her in my sight just waiting for..."
"My daughter", Beth's father cut him off.
"Yes sure, my lab assistant."
Beth's father lowered his tone and spoke.
"Steve I know your a smart man. Smart enough to realize that Beth is not cut out for this. I hope as a fellow father you understand that I would do anything for my daughter. And I'll be damned if you place her in harms way!"
"Sir, with respect. Don't underestimate her. Beth has proven herself to be very capable in the lab. And I believe she is ready for the field."
"This isn't fucking field work Jordan! There's a giant man eating woman tearing through the city. Call Beth and tell her to turn around right now!"
"Please I know I can stop this with Beth's help. Just give us more time!"
Despite the dread Steve knew he had to take this call. If he didn't the man would suspect one of two things. Either Steve was dead. Or worse, Steve ignoring his calls. When the name on the screen is forking over as much money as he was you answered his calls. No matter how unpleasant the conversation was about to be.
"Hello", Steve said trying to sound pleasant.
"Jordan what the Hell have you done! Do you realize what this will cost me? The property damage. The lawsuits from victims families." The outraged man screamed back him.
Steve should have known the man first thought would be the money lost.
"We all knew there could be risks. The psychological factor was always going to be a key component affected by the growth. That's why we delayed human trials till a perfect subject could be found. A mistake was made."
"You bet your ass a mistake was made! How could you be so careless? Who was she Steve? A late night visitor in your lab for some after hours experimentation. Or did you just lose it while walking the streets. I can't decide which is worse."
Steve got furious at the man's implications of infidelity. Steve loved his family and would do anything for them. And that included taking the fall for his wife's reckless behavior.
"The device was temporarily misplaced sir. I'm sorry."
"I don't know if I even believe you right now. But I'm sure the real story will all be revealed after numerous investigations. Where are you now?"
"I'm in the city right now. I have her in my sight just waiting for..."
"My daughter", Beth's father cut him off.
"Yes sure, my lab assistant."
Beth's father lowered his tone and spoke.
"Steve I know your a smart man. Smart enough to realize that Beth is not cut out for this. I hope as a fellow father you understand that I would do anything for my daughter. And I'll be damned if you place her in harms way!"
"Sir, with respect. Don't underestimate her. Beth has proven herself to be very capable in the lab. And I believe she is ready for the field."
"This isn't fucking field work Jordan! There's a giant man eating woman tearing through the city. Call Beth and tell her to turn around right now!"
"Please I know I can stop this with Beth's help. Just give us more time!"
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