[URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_XGxs3yBm8][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3][color=steelblue]A I D E N   R O T H:[/color][/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][sup][COLOR=SILVER]Tuesday, August 22[SUP]ND[/SUP] - 10:14 AM | Santa Celia General Hospital[/COLOR][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT]Opening his mouth to reply, Aiden's words were cut off as the familiar figure of Dr. Jentyll entered the room staring into his clipboard as he pushed the door open. His longer dark hair was highlighted with silver as the doctor pushed his thick rimmed glasses up higher on his nose, looking up to notice that Whitney wasn't alone in her room.

[color=slategray][b]"Mr. Roth, Mr. McQueen,"[/b] Hank said with a nod as he greeted the pair. [b]"If you could give me the room with Miss Carter, I'd greatly appreciate that."[/b][/color]

[color=steelblue][b]"Happy to oblige, Doctor."[/b][/color] Aiden replied as he nodded to Whitney, [color=steelblue][b]"We'll be waiting outside."[/b][/color] He added taking a hold of Chester's wheelchair and steering his friend out the door. Watching the pair leave, Dr. Jentyll stood in silence until the door had fully closed. Turning to address Whitney, he held up his clipboard looking over her results.

[color=slategray][b]"Much like the other survivor of the beach incident, there was an unknown foreign agent in your blood stream, but it seems to have dissolved since the initial tests. Chances are it was some new designer drug, unfortunately we can hardly keep up with them these days. But you're one of the lucky ones, you and Aiden were the only ones who made it through the night."[/b][/color]

Watching Whitney's reaction, Hank paused for a moment before continuing.

[color=slategray][b]"I'd like to keep a few more samples of your blood for further study. There's a few other irregularities I'd like to look into."[/b][/color] Pausing again, Dr. Jentyll took a moment before speaking. [color=slategray][b]"With your permission of course, there's a few markers in your DNA that I believe could leave to creating a counter to this new drug and the sooner we can confirm, the sooner we can prevent another incident from happening."[/b][/color]

The doctor knew exactly what he was doing, preying on the young girl's emotions in order to gain her permission. No doubt an overwhelming surge of survivor's guilt would prompt her to say yes. The boy had been easy, eager to please, born and raised in Montana, no doubt by a father who wanted a son to carry on the family's farm. Acting as a surrogate father figure with a few kindly words, Aiden had given his permission without so much as a stutter of hesitation. No doubt Whitney would follow suit.

[color=slategray][b]"No need to give me an answer immediately, my number and contact information are on your file should you need some time to think over your decision. For the time being, you're free to go, it looks like you have a clean bill of health but should any issues arrive please call me immediately."[/b][/color] 

With a quick nod, the doctor bid his farewell as he opened the door to find Aiden and Chester still eagerly waiting outside the door. Acknowledging them as he passed by, the doctor bid the pair a final farewell disappearing down the hallway. Pushing Chester back through the door, Aiden entered as he triumphantly held up something in his hand.

[color=steelblue][b]"Looks like you're good to go now."[/b][/color] He beamed excitedly before presenting the folded fabric in his hand to Whitney. [color=steelblue][b]"Figured you wouldn't want to parade around in your swimsuit top in the middle of the morning even if this is California. Found a t-shirt in the gift shop, your usual tourist nonsense, 'Hang Ten in Surf City'."[/b][/color] Aiden said with a small chuckle. During the time the pair had been out of the room, Aiden had come to his senses regarding Whitney's wardrobe. Even if he would have liked to see her in the swim top, he more importantly wanted to see her again and it would be for his best interest to treat her with the respect she deserved.

[color=steelblue][b]"We'll wait outside for you."[/b][/color] Aiden stated as he gestured to Whitney's hospital gown. [color=steelblue][b]"Assuming you'd like to change before we leave."[/b][/color] He added with a slightly nervousness to his chuckle, saluting as he exited the room again with Chester in tow.[/INDENT][/INDENT]