Chapter 114: It’s Coming Soon!
Melissa blinked, her brow furrowed in concern as she stared at Arthur like he'd just grown a second head.
"Arthur," she said gently, reaching for his hand. "How about we go back to the hospital? Just for a little checkup? The doctor from last time is still there. I'll even come with you."
Arthur looked baffled. He had just delivered what he believed was a genius-level plan to defuse a hostage situation, and now she was suggesting psychiatric evaluation?
"I'm not sick!" he protested, slapping his palm against his chest. "I've told you all—I'm cured! My cyberpsychosis is history! Do I look like I need a padded room?"
He turned to David, seeking backup. The boy scratched the back of his head, hesitated, then offered a meek: "Maybe a little..."
Arthur groaned.
Melissa, meanwhile, had already approached the NCPD command post and was whispering to the officer in charge. The man gave her a puzzled look, then glanced at Arthur. After a moment of internal deliberation, he suddenly clapped his hands together.
"Brilliant!" he exclaimed. "Absolutely brilliant!"
He waved Melissa back to her assignment and approached Arthur.