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Unlife on Mars; Grrr, Arg.
Topic Started: Mar 9 2015, 11:45 PM (7,953 Views)
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*Four months have gone by since the first case broke out. Four months since their lives all turned upside down. London fell first, then Manchester afterwards. Gene'll forever be proud of that. All those posh hoity-toity Southerners, coming up 'ere, bringing their diseases! But it's nothing to laugh about, not really. The virus spreads fast, claiming every city, town and village in the country. Nowhere is safe, or so the radio says. Stay in your houses, lock the doors, don't go out for any reason. But of course that instantly sent everyone into a panic, and now the roads are clogged with abandoned and burnt out vehicles, unpassable even with Gene's extensive knowledge of the city's backstreets.

They were all in the station when it went down - reports of crazed citizens biting and savaging other members of the public. News reports from London had prepared them all for what was to come, but seeing it in the flesh was another thing altogether. Mrs Peterson from the local offie, knawing on Mr Sajib's leg like a chicken drumstick, blood everywhere... They knew they'd have to put her down, but shooting at a familiar face, eyes white and mouth red, hissing and gargling coming from her throat? Nobody could have been ready for that.

They did what they could with the resources the had until finally the city collapsed and chaos took over. Looting and fires, death and destruction were everywhere. People fleeing to the country, people arriving fleeing from the country, people barricading themselves indoors, camping out on rooftops... It was like something from a film.

With half of the force already bitten and turned, the remaining police had no choice but to lock themselves in the station and sit it out for a while. And though he hated sitting about and waiting, Gene had to admit that the station was the best place for them to be. There were secure areas like the cells, a canteen with a mostly full larder. Enough storeys for them to watch the city and stairs for when the power finally was cut to the lift.

The power switching off was part of what finally did it. The fridge and freezer warmed, ruining half of the already dwindling food supplies. Everybody had known that the station couldn't be a permanent fortress from the horrors outside, and it was now time to venture out. The running water went with the electricity, and people were needing to go out on food and water collections. That lasted a couple more weeks until finally the lack of supplies began to turn people on each other. Then they hear the battery operated radio crackle. Salvation, a fortified camp up north. Only a few hours drive on a clear motorway, but with no vehicle it'd take weeks to walk it. More, considering the slow and cautious pace they'd have to take. But with supplies running low and morale at breaking point, it was a risk they'd have to take.

Appointing himself leader (as if anyone would have objected) and Sam as second on command, Gene posed an ultimatum. Anyone who wanted to fight for a chance to survive could join him. Anyone who wanted to waste away in this godforsaken building could starve to death on their own.

What was left of CID and a few other officers accepted, filling their police rucksacks with as much bottled water and canned food as they could reasonably take from the others, guns - lots of guns, and set off, bound for the various shops they needed things from. Pop up tents, knives, more weapons, toothpaste, matches... Anything of use.

A few fell during the mission, but mostly the run was a success, lasting a few days with them using a shop as a Base.

And now, Gene walks next to Sam as they navigate their way through yet another car-obstructed road. They're out of Manchester now, but the shelter is still weeks away. Progress has been slow. Humans have turned out to be just as dangerous as the bloody zombies so far - ambushing anyone they could for supplies. Vince was bitten on the leg not far out of the city. It took 12 hours for the fever to finally finish him off, and then another whole five minutes for Gene to pull himself together enough to strike the final blow. He won't have one of his own walking around like one of those monsters.

With their slowly diminishing group in tow, they keep walking. Night'll be setting in soon... Two hours or so and it'll be dark.

Gene turns to Sam, chin peppered with stubble and dirt smudged on his face, voice rough with the effort of keeping his legs moving*

S'gonna get dark soon... Should try to find somewhere to sleep.

*looks past his partner at the dark abandoned houses on one side of the street, focusing on the one at the end - more windows for escape routes that way. *

Think Mr and Mrs Undead'll mind if we squat for the night?
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*Gene resists, pushing at Myers and trying to use her to help him gain the purchase to stand up. He hears what she says, but one thing in particular stands out to him - Sam isn't himself. What did they do to him!? Did the virus--??*

What did you DO to 'im!?

*furious and ready to fight Myers if he has to, Gene yells out to Sam.*

SAM!? YOU ALRIGHT??

*Rob meanwhile is struggling with Sam, wrenching his arms behind his back and trying to frog March him towards the hospital room.

"Sam, calm down!!"*
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*Myers keeps pushing against Gene - if he gets up now, all the reluctant healing his leg has managed will have been for naught...!

Outside, Sam screams with sudden pain and frustration as his arms are wrenched back, but still he continues to struggle - until the sound of Gene's voice makes Sam freeze, his head snapping around. For a few moments, he doesn't resist Rob's grip, staring towards the open door.

Gene. He's still alive.

Then, with renewed urgency, he pulls forward, needing to get into the room - if they try and get him some place else, away from Gene... He can't let that happen....!! *
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*Rob staggers as all of a sudden Sam rushes forward, heading towards the voice. He manages to hold onto Sam, steering him in the right direction and finally heaving him through the doorway and into Gene's room.

Gene still isn't having it, though. Myers is in his way - blocking him from the doorway, holding him down firmly and stopping him from getting up. Sam needs him! He doesn't know what they've done to him, why he's shouting...!

Unaware that Sam's just appearing at the doorway, Gene shouts again.*

SAM, WHAT'S HAPPENED??
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*Sam barely stays on his feet as he's all but hauled into to room, eyes roaming madly before settling on the bed. On Gene's form - held back by a figure in a white coat.*

DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM--!!

*This time, not even Rob's grip is enough to withstand the burst strength, fuelled by fear and fury. Sam breaks free, staggering forward. Myers turns as she hears the steps, but she's unable to react fast enough before Sam all but shoves her to the side. A moment later, his knees give out entirely and he collapses by Gene's side, hands desperately grabbing for support.*

Gene--!!
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*Suddenly Myers isn't holding him down any more, and Sam's face fills Gene's vision. But only for a second - Sam drops like a stone.

Horrified, Gene reaches out, seizing Sam's arms and pulling him in protectively. He looks awful - pale and sick, odd pink marks around his forehead, marks across his wrists...

Eyes wild with fury, Gene hisses at Rob and Myers.*

What did you DO!?
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*Rob stares at the scene in horror, while Myers has just regained her balance.

"It was merely--" she begins, but is cut off by Sam, who has just about caught his breath enough to try and focus on Gene. His vision is still tilting this way and that, just shy of properly spinning again, and the headache is making everything seem painfully bright - but it's Gene, no doubt, Gene is there. Thank God. Sam tries to get his feet under himself, to get up, because he'll need to support Gene, they need to get out as quickly as possible.....!*

*still slurring* W-we need to go, Gene, b-before they carve you up-- c'mon--!

*He tries to pull Gene up, but Sam's strength is waning quickly, resulting in nothing more than a weak tugging at Gene's hospital gown. All the while he glances back at the figures stood by the door, ready to charge should they come any closer.*
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Carve--!? What!?

*Gene gathers Sam in closer, trying to get him to stand up - to get onto the bed with him so that he can protect him properly. Whatever these bastards have done, it better damn well be temporary!!*

You!!

*Gene stares at Rob, furious.*

You said you wouldn't hurt 'im! You said you'd run anything dangerous past me first!!

*He looks back down at Sam, speaking urgently.*

Sam, what did they do to you??
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*The buzzing is still in Sam's ears - he can hear Gene's voice, but what exactly he's saying eludes him. And it doesn't matter, all that matters is that they get away--!

But Sam's body won't cooperate. He follows Gene's pulling halfheartedly, slumping across the bad as he's barely able to keeping his upper body upright on his elbows. God, he feels so dizzy, so sick... But he has to save Gene, it's all that matters.......!*

C'mon...

*The rest of the sentence morphs into a groan, all that frenzied energy from earlier quickly draining out of Sam.

Behind them, Rob almost takes a step back at the full brunt of Gene's rage.

"I'm sorry - if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have allowed it."

He glares at Myers as he says this, who in turn bristles furiously. "I refuse to be painted as the evil entity here! ECT is a standard procedure, used for therapeutic purposes. We had no way of knowing Sam would react so extremely to it!"

The voices make Sam flinch, causing him to try and get up again, but with little success. His fingers curl into the fabric of Gene's gown as the headache flares viciously and another groan escapes him, and he nearly slumps all the way down and off the bed again.

Not having heard Gene's question, he whispers to no one in particular*

.... Hurts...!
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*'Hurts'... Whatever they did, it's hurting Sam. And their excuses don't hold any ground here. They gave up their right to forgiveness for this when they did whatever they did to his partner.

Gaze flicking between Myers and Rob, Gene singles in on Myers.*

You! Explain! What the hell happened!?

*Myers grits her teeth and raises her voice.

"We didn't even take him to the highest level! He just blacked out! All he needs is rest, he's fine!"

Gene snorts loudly, holding Sam tighter.*

Fine!? This look fine to you??

*Then, at Rob,*

Get him up here! On the bed. Now!

*Even though there's a bed prepared for Sam, Gene isn't taking any chances. Whatever the others think, Sam can rest in this bed here, with Gene to watch him.

He shifts as much as his leg allows, making space.*

Help me get him up here!
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*Rob blinks, not used to being ordered around - but this is an extraordinary situation. Sam already seems to have calmed down, or at least he isn't completely manic anymore... so Gene's presence must be having a positive effect.

Without waiting for Myers' approval, he steps forward to do as Gene said, to help Sam onto the bed--

-- but Sam isn't entirely pliant yet. The moment he feels a stranger's hands on him, some of the aggression-fuelled energy sparks up again and Sam shies away, more or less snarling in Rob's direction.

However, he inadvertedly helps himself towards the goal this way: Having half-shot up, Sam is now sitting on the bed, even backing away from Myers and Rob, and thus moving further towards Gene.*

*he growls* Stay-- stay away...

*Though the threatening effect is somewhat diminished by the fact that Sam is hardly able to keep his eyes open with how badly his vision is spinning by now.*
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*Gene's relieved that he doesn't seem to have lost his air of authority yet, seeing that Rob's moving to help him... But that relief fades as Sam jerks, determined to get away from the soldier.

Wincing as he pushes himself up a bit more, Gene pulls Sam in to a hug - his arms wrapping around his partner's torso, thumb stroking at his neck.*

Shhh, shh, Sammy... S'alright, m'here... You're safe, they're friends....

*That part may feel like a lie, but Gene'll deal with Rob and Myers once Sam's calmed down.

Seeing that he hasn't helped, Rob backs away, palms up in a placating gesture*
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*Sam is pliant underneath Gene's arms, letting himself be pulled into that hug, though there's still tension - as much as he's able to maintain at any rate. He tries to keep the two other figures in his line of sight, but it's becoming truly impossible now. The pain in his head is hammering, growing stronger with each second that passes, with each desperate beat of his heart.

But Gene, Gene is here... And God, now that that warmth is all around him, Sam foggily realises that he needs it, badly. The rhythmic, soothing motion of the thumb stroking his neck, the rumble of Gene's voice, even though that's nearly drowned out by the buzzing in his head...

Sam squeezes his eyes shut in an attempt to concentrate on Gene's voice, his head tilting towards Gene's chest, away from Rob and Myers, who are watching silently, not wanting to risk riling Sam up again.

Sam shifts in Gene's grasp, still remembering what he needed to do - although it's fading quickly, overpowered by Sam's discomfort and his need to be close to Gene. *

*mumbles* ... Th-the cannibals... Can't let 'em... W-won't let 'em...
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*Completely ignoring the two onlookers, Gene continues trying to soothe Sam out of this odd waking dream. He shields Sam from the outside world, his arms forming a tight protection around his partner.*

Sam, we're out of there. We're safe, the cannibals are dead, all of 'em. Remember? The hoarde finished 'em off. We're safe now!
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*Through the painful droning in his ears, Sam catches one word.

Safe.

Is he? Are they?

Sam looks up, cranes his neck, trying to see Gene's expression, but spots are dancing in front of his eyes, his vision hopelessly smudged. He gives a sound of pain, of distress, closing his eyes again. The agony in his head spikes, and Sam moans helplessly, weakly pressing a hand to his temple. A few tears slip down his cheeks - it hurts so much, it bloody hurts....*

I-I can't...

*His head is a jumbled mess, he can't tell what's happening and what isn't... The only thing that feels remotely real is the protective pressure around him, the heat of Gene's body. Sam can barely feel his own body anymore, but he can feel the rise and fall of Gene's chest.*

*in a weak whisper*.... G-Gene... I-it hurts...!
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I know, I know, Sammy... Just close your eyes and try to ignore it, yeah? It'll stop soon...

*Suddenly remembering the two figures stood staring, Gene flicks his gaze up towards them.*

You two still here!? Get out! Give the man some privacy! Go on, piss off!!

*he's less worried now about anyone guessing the nature of their relationship - he's more concerned with getting both of them out of the room and out of Sam's sight.*
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*For once, neither Myers nor Rob protest. The doctor goes first, then Rob, closing the door behind him gently. Then he exhales audibly, leaning against the door.

"Jesus Christ."

Myers remains silent for a little while, staring at the floor. Then she says, "Call me when he - when they've both calmed down. Please."

Rob looks at her without saying a word, until she lets out an annoyed huff. "I'm not going to whisk him away again, if that's what you think! But we need to check there haven't been any other anomalies. I do care about his well-being, believe it or not."

"Could've fooled me," Rob mutters, but he nods nonetheless. "I'll let you know. How long will the blood analysis take?"

"A few days. We'll do our best to speed up the process as much as possible."

The two of them part ways, Myers heading back to the laboratory, and Rob staying where he is.

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In the room, Sam is finally beginning to let himself relax properly into Gene's embrace, though the thumping pain in his head is making it hard to really let his muscles unwind. He presses his head against Gene's chest with a low groan, one hand holding onto Gene's arm as though his life depended on it. The headache just won't let up, causing more tears to leak from Sam's closed eyes.*
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*Gene clings onto Sam like he's never going to let go.

How could he have let Sam go into this? He should have known better! He should have stopped Sam from agreeing to this. He should have demanded to be there!

Stroking Sam's back gently, Gene whispers to Sam in a calming way*

Sam, m'sorry... I should've stopped this... You need to tell me what happened... What did they do??
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*Sam shivers under Gene's hand, sometimes even twitching, but ever so slowly he's actually beginning to unwind. It's just Gene with him now - he feels close, warm, real. Sam doesn't understand what's going on, where they are, how they got there... but Gene is here, and that is what matters.

However, the buzzing in his ears is still relentless, and it's only because Gene is so close to him that Sam understands his words at all. Making sense of them is harder, and formulating a reply near impossible.*

*his voice low, shaking, he stammers* I-I don't.... kn-know.

*He wants to tell Gene that he doesn't understand, that he can't remember, that nothing makes sense... but his brain won't let him form sentences. Even those three words seem to have taken up all of Sam's remaining strength, and he slumps against Gene even more heavily. For a moment, there's a strange sense of deja-vu - of his head feeling similarly hot and painful, of being hugged by Gene... feeling absolutely hopeless.

Sam shivers, gives a small, agonized sob. If only the pain could stop...!*
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*He doesn't know... Sam doesn't know what they did? Those marks on his forehead... Did they mess with his brain somehow?

The sob makes Gene's heart drop. This was supposed to be their safe place. Where the hell do they go if the safe place isn't safe??*

Sam, take deep breaths. In and out. Just take a minute to calm down, okay? I've got you.
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*Sam follows Gene's instructions, if almost subconsciously. His mind is fogging up even more, and when he tries to open his eyes again, he finds he can't. Pressed up against Gene as far as possible, Sam falls silent save for the odd sharp intake of breath whenever the pain in his head decides to take a particularly vicious stab.

With his ear against Gene's chest, Sam's breathing slowly begins to even out, syncing up with Gene's own. It's only a matter of time now before he slips away into an exhaustion-induced sleep...*
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*Gene holds Sam tight, breathing with him until Sam relaxes enough to drift into what Gene hopes will be a peaceful sleep.

With the knowledge that Sam won't hear him now, Gene sighs deeply. God, what a mess. He trusted Rob. He'd trusted him to take care of Sam - to watch out for him. Now who can they trust? If they treated Sam like this once, they'll more than likely do so again. It just shows how they're looking at his partner - a lab rat. A test subject.

Well it won't be happening again. Gene'll die before he lets them lay a finger on Sam again.

Gene doesn't sleep. He can't. He has to make sure that anyone who comes back into the room doesn't have a chance to steal Sam away. He's going to guard Sam until he wakes up. Nobody touches him again.

He needs to speak to Annie. Or Ray. Phyllis. Someone. He and Sam need CID back together, defending their own just like it used to be.

A protective thrum coursing through him, Gene Shields his precious cargo in his arms, waiting for someone to interrupt or for Sam to recover.*
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*Gene doesn't have to wait long.

After about 15 minutes, Rob is sure that he can't hear voices from the room anymore. Taking a deep breath - he still feels guilty after this whole scene, guilty and shaken - he knocks on the door before opening it just enough to be able to glance into the room.

"... can I come in?"*
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*At the sound, Gene's head snaps up, eyes fixed on the face peering round the door.

His hackles rise.

Quietly enough not to wake Sam but forceful enough to sound thoroughly furious, Gene hisses.*

Oh, you've got balls showing your face in here again!! What do you want? To beg for another shot? 'Cos that ain't happening!
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*Rob winces in the face of Gene's barely suppressed rage - he knew this was going to happen... Nonetheless, he soldiers on.

"I wanted to apologise, actually."

His eyes flit down to Sam's form for a moment, huddled in Gene's arms and unmoving, face still pulled into an anguished frown.

"... Please?"

It's not like Rob to beg, but he recognises that he messed up - he should have been more alert, should have asked more questions about the procedure... So he needs to put this right somehow.*
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*Gene continues glaring daggers at Rob. He's not going to forgive him for this - but he may as well hear the excuses. The feeling of anger and betrayal rages hot in his chest, and if he could do so without waking Sam, Gene'd shout and scream at him 'til the walls fell in.*

... One wrong word and I'll be out of this bed and on you like a rabid lion.
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*Rob raises a placating hand to signal he understands, then quietly steps into the room, closing the door behind him carefully. He doesn't want to wake Sam, after all...

His gaze lingers on the sleeping man again, taking in how fiercely Gene is holding him. God, if he could undo this somehow... they had both started to trust him. And now? Even if it turns out that Sam's blood contains a cure to the zombie virus... what if it means that lasting damage was done to Sam? One man's life against that of millions of others - it's not something Rob wants to think about. It strikes him as unfair.

Rob takes a breath, looking down at the caps of his boots for a moment before raising his gaze to look Gene in the eyes.

".. I broke my promise to you - both of you. In my defense, I was told that the procedure would be harmless... that it was a standard procedure. I trusted Dr Myers - and I'm sure she knew what she was doing, and didn't mean any harm - but with the things Sam's been through, we should have been more... considerate."

He exhales, looking down. "I apologize unreservedly."*
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*Rob seems sincere in his apology - or at least Gene's gut tells him he is. But still, with Sam curled up in his arms, Gene can't forgive him just like that.*

Apologies don't undo what you've bloody gone and done, do they! Look at him! God knows what kind of damage you've done!!

*Suddenly the gravity of that dawns on him - What if Sam's permanently damaged? What if he's not back to normal when he wakes up? Gene'd assumed, but... What if...

His expression falls from one of rage to one of worry and fear.*

We came here to be safe! I came here so HE'D be safe!!
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*Seeing the change in Gene's expression - the sudden worry, desperation almost - makes Rob's guilt throb all the more painfully. He grimaces, closing his eyes for a moment.

"Dr Myers assured me that all Sam needs is rest - to sleep it off. That should take care of the confusion, the headache, and... And everything else."

Rob pauses, before adding quietly, "He most likely won't remember the procedure itself, though."

Which might be for the best... Rob shudders as he remembers how Sam's body had jerked with the electric currents running through it.

That image in mind, Rob continues,"There won't be any more tests. The blood samples need to be processed... But even after that, no one is going to bother you.

I understand if you want to leave... But you're more than welcome to stay. You are safe, here."*
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How can I trust a word you say!? You said we were safe before, and then you deliver him back to me with his brain turned to jelly!

*Gene isn't having it. Rob can apologise, but what he wants is honesty and answers - Gene still has no idea what even happened.*

Tell me what you did.
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*Rob grits his teeth, trying not to let it show just how much Gene's words are digging at him. He draws on his military training, keeps his voice level as he takes a breath.

"ECT. Electroconvulsive therapy. It means that... weak electric currents are sent through the brain. Dr Myers seemed to think that this might trigger whatever was in Sam's blood that keeps him immune. Make it easier to detect. It would also tell us if... if any of the virus was still left in his system."

Rob hesitates - clearly, Gene wants to hear the whole truth.... and he deserves it.

"... it went on for longer than it should have. I tried to stop it."

It's hard not to let the full extent of his shame shine through.

"By the time I did, he'd blacked out."*
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*Electro... Convulsive....? Gene's heard of it, but he's never seen it take place. Myers should have told him this was what she was planning! They said 'tests', like blood tests, harmless observations - nobody said they were going to electrocute anyone!!

The fact that that Sam blacked out could be either a blessing or a curse. If it happened soon enough maybe he didn't feel it... Though the fact that he blacked out at all is enough to fill Gene's heart with anger.

Jaw clenched, Gene hisses.*

Did he suffer?
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*At Gene's question, Rob swallows. Myers had said it was normal - that it would feel uncomfortable...

But it was more than that. Rob sees Sam's face in his mind's eye, anxious at first, then contorted with pain and fear. The screams still ring in his ears. And he remembers how Sam's eyes had rolled into the back of his head, right before he had lost consciousness.

Rob lowers his gaze. He can't bring himself to answer Gene's question - though his silence probably is answer enough.*
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*Silence. That says everything.

Voice louder now, unable to contain his rage, Gene raises a hand and points at Rob with two fingers.*

You call yourself a soldier! You're supposed to defend those in your care! And instead you let your out of control doctor torture them!??
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*Rob actually winces at this. Because Gene is right - he was supposed to stop this. Step in sooner. But he had trusted Myers... Christ, what a sodding mess.

But before Rob can say anything, either to his defence or to try and defuse the situation, he's distracted by a new sound.

Sam.

Gene's raised voice seems to have pulled Sam at least halfway out of his sleep - he sucks in a startled breath, pressing his head closer to Gene's chest. A low groan escapes his lips, followed by incoherent mumbling, his face drawn into an anxious grimace.*
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*Gene tenses as Sam mumbles and moves. Shit, he needs to get himself under control. He can't be waking Sam up until he's rested...

Trying to lower the volume, Gene growls.*

If you think he's going with you back to his 'safe room' or whatever the hell you're calling the prison now, you can think again.

M'not letting him out of my sight, you hear?
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*Rob, having stared at Sam, raises his eyes to look at Gene again. Well, here at least he can put Gene at ease...

Keeping his voice intentionally soft, Rob nods. "We weren't planning to do that. That bed," he points over to it, half made, "was supposed to be his."

Rob takes a breath, gathering his thoughts.

"Look, I can only apologize again. Something like this shouldn't have happened.

... Please tell Sam when he wakes up. If I had known what would happen, I wouldn't have allowed it. I - none of us meant for him to be hurt like this."*
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*OK, good... Then Sam's allowed to stay here. Gene can look out for him. That's the only thing that matters now.*

I'll tell 'im, but let me assure you. If he tells me anything you've failed to disclose - anything against you or your people? We aren't part of your group any more.
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*Sam gives another sound of distress, somewhere deep in his throat, curling up that little but more. One hand is still fisted into Gene's sleeve, holding on for his dear life.

Rob can only nod.

"That's your decision, and we would accept it... But we would be sorry to lose you. Your division especially, I imagine."*
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*they'd accept it. That means they won't stop the pair of them leaving, if that's what they decide. Or at least he has Rob's word.*

Once my division see what you've done to their DI, they might well follow us out.
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*That does give Rob pause - it's entirely plausible... Annie's face appears briefly in his mind, disappointment plain in her expression. Rob can't help but grimace at the thought, looking down.

"... I'd be sorry to see them go. Truth be told, I was hoping that you lot could build a police department here - it would help us a great deal."

He takes a deep breath, trying to regain some of his composure and professionalism.

"Either way - I'll leave you to rest now."

Rob's gaze lingers on how protectively Gene is holding onto Sam, and how Sam in turn is pressed against his friend as closely as possible.

... Friend?

Rob's gaze flicks up to Gene, and he's on the brink of asking.... But then he checks himself. He has no right.

Instead, Rob steps over to the bed, picking up the abandoned blanket. He turns to Gene's bed with it - Sam is lying on top of Gene's covers, so maybe...

But before he goes to drape the blanket across Sam, Rob hesitates, looking at Gene.

"... May I?"*
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*unaware of Rob's thoughts of Annie, he watches as the soldier makes his way forward, picking up the blanket.

A police department... God that sounds tempting. The others would love that. A tiny slice of comfort and normality. They all deserve that.

But will anyone in this place listen to them? He and Sam haven't been here long, and Sam's spent his time locked away for his own safety. It's going to be a tough sell.

Gene wants to refuse Rob's help with the blanket, but he can't. Not when he knows Sam needs it. Grudgingly, he grunts.*

Go on.
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*Honestly relieved that Gene is letting him do at least that, Rob moves in and lays the blanket over Sam, spreading it properly. Sam barely reacts this time, murmuring softly before exhaling deeply. Rob backs up again - he'll leave the rest to Gene...

"I'll position someone close to your room. If there's anything you need, give them a shout."

There's nothing left for him to do or say now... but Rob still hesitates. He has the instinctive need to put things right, but that won't be so easy here, no matter how hard he tries.

That won't stop him from trying, though.*
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*Gene watches Rob cautiously, glad when he steps away again.*

We're fine.

*Like he's going call anyone. It's him and Sam, now. Rob doesn't exist. And he won't exist until Sam wakes up and proves he's still as okay as they say he will be.*
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*To Rob, Gene looks like a mother cat, guarding her kittens with her life. The image would be adorable if the situation wasn't so serious.

He nods without saying another word - there's an urge to apologize again, but really, he's said everything he had to say... and he can't make his words any truer by repeating them.

So Rob turns and walks out of the room, heart heavy with regret and guilt. He'll have to tell Annie what happened... she won't forgive him otherwise. And even now... What if she blames him the same way Gene does?

Rob makes his way down the corridor, mentally steeling himself. This day isn't going to get any easier...*
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*Right. Rob's gone. Time for Gene to focus on Sam again. With his arms around Sam and the warm body pressed against his chest, Gene keeps watch over his partner for the coming hours. Every little twitch or sigh spikes his concern - causes him to hold on just a little bit tighter. He'll protect Sam until he wakes up.

Please Sam, rest and then wake up... *

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*It takes several long hours. Sam's sleep is fitful - he keeps murmuring, shifting. His head is a little hotter than it should be, but his skin remains dry.

Annie drops by for a little while, though she doesn't have a lot to say. The sight of Sam like this reminds her too much of what happened all those weeks ago... and she knows that there's nothing she can do. Nothing but try and reassure Gene once more that, by all accounts, Sam should be alright when he wakes up.

She leaves fairly soon as well, promising to be on the lookout herself and alert the rest of the team.

After this, it's another few hours before Sam gives a soft moan, shifting further this time, muscles tensing. Consciousness is slowly returning... and with it, a blanket of confusion.*
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*it's a long wait for Gene. Annie's visit helps to break up the time a little, but nothing stops the gnawing, clawing feeling of worry at the top of his chest. He needs to see Sam wake up. He needs to see that he's still himself. After the fever last time, this waiting business.... it carries bad memories. Looking down at Sam like this, it's all Gene can do to hold on and cling to the fact that everyone's telling him that Sam'll be okay.

Finally, hours later, Sam stirs. And Gene's heart almost flips out of place.

Voice hushed but urgent, Gene whispers.*

Sam? You awake?
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*Gene's voice pierces through the haze. Sam groans reflexively, curling up a little bit tighter in his partner's arms. It's not just awareness of his surroundings that's returning - there's a sense of... wrongness, though Sam can't place it. He feels strange, almost as though he's not quite inside his own body. And at the same time, he's becoming hyper-aware of how his head feels like it's been stuffed with wool, how his tongue is sticking to the roof of his mouth, how his eyes ache behind closed lids, how his whole body is twinging.

Sam licks his lips, opens his mouth, but his voice sounds rough and alien as he mutters*

Wh-wha'...
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*Oh thank god--!*

Oi, S'okay Sam, s'me. S'your Guv.

*Urgent to get a handle on Sam's mental state, Gene runs his fingers through Sam's shaggy hair*

You're safe, s'me.
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*A small sound escapes Sam as Gene cards his fingers through his hair - needy, confused, pained, disoriented.*

... Gene.

*Sam tries to lift his head, to look around, see Gene's face.... But his head feels light and heavy at the same time, and he lets it flop back against Gene's chest with a little groan. God, he feels awful...

But he manages to blink his eyes open, staring blearily into the distance without really seeing anything.*

...w-wha' happened...
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*Sam knows who he is - that's a good start--!*

Shh, don't move about, you twit.

You've been asleep for bloody ages, that's what's happened.

*Gene can't help himself, the dam finally starting to break and the relief beginning to set in. He kisses at Sam's forehead quickly before continuing.*

What's the last thing you remember?
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*Sam blinks when he feels Gene's lips press against his forehead, making the effort to focus his gaze somewhat.

What's the last thing he remembers... Sam frowns. His mind is hazy as a Mancunian November morning - but when Sam tries to actively search it, there's a stab of pain. He squeezes his eyes shut with a pained grunt.*

I-I don't...
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*He doesn't remember...

Though that disappoints Gene somewhat, maybe it's for the best...*

Blood tests? Questions? Anything like that?
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*Sam opens his eyes again, finally managing to raise his head and blink at Gene with bloodshot eyes. What is Gene trying to get at? Why is he even asking all these questions?*

What...?

*Is there something he should remember? The thought sends a flash of fear through Sam, and he tries to twist around, to see where they are. Everything in his mind is jumbled - he has no idea what happened, how they got where they are... none of it makes sense.*

Wh-where......?
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*Sam doesn't know where he is, does he... Dammit.*

We're in the medical facility. You blacked out, remember?

You're safe, Sam. Nobody's gonna hurt you. I'm 'ere, okay?
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*Sam stares at Gene.

He blacked out? Well, that much is obvious... but what on earth happened before that...?! Gene's reassurances are of little comfort when Sam doesn't even understand why he should be worried about being hurt in the first place...

His head gives another throb and Sam grimaces, closing his eyes for a moment. Waiting for the pain to subside, he mumbles*

... medical facility... where?
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.... In the safehouse. *Gene hesitates to use that word - but he knows it should calm Sam down.*

The military base. Think. You remember anything about that?
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*Military base... Sam's face is pulled into a tight frown as he tries to make sense of Gene's words - his brain is just so foggy, and any attempt to get through to his memories is met with a barrier of dull pain...

But there, finally. It comes back to him.*

... Oh...

*He relaxes slightly, suddenly faintly embarrassed that it took him so long to realise.*

... I remember. I was...

*Sam trails off, suddenly unsure again. He thinks he remembers someone... Rob... Telling him he couldn't see Gene because it wasn't safe. But....

Sam looks up at Gene again, the confusion still there.*

...wh-why am i here....?
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*why is he here? Here as in the hospital? Gene frowns, trying to work through Sam's jumbled line of thought.*

'Cos you passed out. They did those tests on you, remember? You had a spasm or something.

But they're not doing it again, okay? I've made sure.
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*The tests...

... there's a faint memory of talking about this to Rob...

... but...

Sam's frown deepens, a disturbed look creeping into his expression.*

... but we'd... we'd only talked about the... possibility...

*It feels like that is one of the most recent things that happened... so then why is Gene saying...?!

Sam's eyes widen slightly as he begins to work through all the implications.*

... it... it's not happened yet. The tests. It can't... I-I don't remember... ... ...
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*Jesus... He still can't remember...

Gene forces his voice to stay calm.*

You agreed to it... They've happened, they're done with.

*kisses at Sam's forehead again, determined to keep him feeling secure*

You don't have to worry about that again.
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*Sam stares at Gene, eyes wide. He doesn't have to worry... But how can he not?!*

Wh-why don't I remember? Gene, what-

*Despite Gene's efforts to keep Sam calm, he starts shaking, hands clawing into whatever they're holding onto - Sam's own arm, Gene's arm, the mattress, he can't tell.*

Wh-what happened to me?!
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*Shit, he's panicking... He needs to stop Sam panicking...

Gene lets Sam claw at him, and doesn't release his hold. Sam needs to know Gene's got him.*

They took blood... And they did some electroconvulsive thing... Said it'd scrambled your memory a bit... S'totally normal apparently...

*like hell it is, Gene thinks. The whole procedure wasn't 'normal', but Sam needs to feel like everything's under control.*
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*Sam is breathing hard, his eyes searching Gene's face. Electroconvulsive.... what? It rings a faint bell in Sam's head, but not in connection with what happened to himself. He can't remember - can't remember a single thing. He thinks he recalls talking to Annie at some point, though he can't tell if it really happened or if it's just wishful thinking.

Jesus Christ.*

H-how do you know? Did you see it? W-were you there?

*If Gene saw, then Sam knows he can trust that nothing he didn't want to happen was done to him.... but if not...!*
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*Becoming increasingly worried that Sam's going to go into a panic, Gene takes Sam's face in his hands, forcing him to keep looking into his eyes. If he can just get Sam to see that he's safe - that Gene's with him 100%, then maybe he'll start to calm down...*

I couldn't, Sam. Leg's still buggered.

But Rob was there, that soldier bloke you know. Alright? He told me everything. And he promised it wouldn't happen again. Okay?

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*Sam freezes when Gene's hands take a hold of his face, breath hitching. Then the warmth of Gene's body begins to bleed through, and a familiar sense of being rooted starts to settle in his belly. Sam exhales with a sigh, eyes sliding closed. His heart is still racing, and there's a tremor in his hands, but Sam is making an effort now to calm down, trying to match his breathing with Gene's.*

*voice still shaky, but no longer on the verge of breaking* Y-you trust him, yeah? You believe him?
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*Gene doesn't want to lie.... And really, what he's about to try and convince Sam of isn't a complete lie... He trusts Rob with certain things. He trusts him to be a good soldier - to defend them if they need it. But he doesn't trust him with Sam yet. Not yet. Not after what happened. However genuinely sorry Rob appeared to be, he'll need to earn that trust back.

But Sam needs to feel safe. And so this half-lie will have to happen.

Putting up his best front, Gene answers honestly apart from some subtle omissions.*

I believe what he said. He stopped the treatment. And he was sorry for it goin' too far.
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*Sam opens his eyes again to look at Gene, gaze almost... pleading. He doesn't know how far he can trust himself - his own mind. There are memories of a future that will never happen the way Sam experienced it; there is a part of him now that is full of fury, of aggression, a desire to hurt; and now, there's a hole in his memories. God knows what else he's forgotten.

But Gene believes Rob... that counts for a lot. Gene is the only person left in this world he would trust without even thinking about it. Sam needs Gene more than anything. Without him, Sam would be utterly lost.

Sam squeezes his eyes shut, presses his cheek into Gene's hand; his own hand comes up to hold onto Gene's shoulder, as though he's having to keep himself from drowning. His feels sick, and the world around him is still swaying... but he's here, in the same bed as Gene. For the first time since the patrol found them in the forest, they're on their own again. Sam wouldn't have thought it possible, but the knowledge of nobody else being there makes him feel that much more secure.*
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*Gene can practically feel the whirring of Sam's cogs from inside his skull - trying to recall the lost memories of the past day. It must be surreal - Gene knows how odd it can be to wake up and not remember anything - when the infection set in and he became fevered down in the mine, it felt like he'd lost a year even though it was only a few days.

he strokes his hand over the back of Sam's neck, whispering to him.*

You wanna sleep some more, there's a proper bed set down for you there... Or if y'wanna stay here I'm not complaining.

M'sure your memory'll come back later.
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*Sam takes a slow breath, the skin at the back of his neck tingling pleasantly under Gene's touch. Sleep... He only just woke up, but he still feels exhausted. The latent headache is putting pressure on his eyes, making it very tempting to not open them again at all.

Sam doesn't even look back to the bed that Gene indicated - his decision is clear.*

*mutters* M'staying.

*Not aware that he is in fact lying on top of Gene's blanket, Sam nuzzles a little bit closer, suddenly needing to be as close to Gene as he possibly can. He tucks his head under Gene's chin, one arm curling around his back, the other wedged in between the two of them.

Gene is the one who's gravely injured - and yet, in this moment, Sam feels like the completely vulnerable one. Feels that only Gene's presence, his proximity, will keep him safe and sane. Sod the rest of the world.*
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*"Doctor Myers. I'd like to check up on both of you..."

Her gaze falls on Sam's form, still huddled close to Gene.

Her eyebrows rise slightly, but she makes no comment.

"Can I come in?"

Sam is still sleeping, the low voices not having disturbed him. He's not budged a bit since he fell asleep again, head buried in the crook of Gene's arm, nose pressed into his chest. He gives a tiny sound in the back of his throat when Gene moves - a bit like a dog that's dreaming of running and playing. It's testament to how safe Sam feels at that moment, even in his sleep.*
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*Myers. She was the one--!

Instantly, Gene prickles up, muscles tensing. Part of him wants to hear what she has to say for herself, but the other part just wants her to stay far away. From both of them.

Darkly, Gene growls.*

If you want. But you're staying by the wall. You get too close and I'll be throwing you back out of that door.
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*Myers' eyes narrow - this isn't exactly going well...

"I can't really examine you or your friend if I'm stood 6 feet away from you, can I."

She steps into the room nonetheless, quietly closing the door behind her.

"There really is no need for that kind of antagonism - I'm only trying to help."

In Gene's arms, Sam shifts a little, thought this time he remains silent, breathing still deep and even.*
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*Gene raises his eyebrows in disbelief.*

No need to be antagonistic!? Look at 'im!

*nods down at the body in his arms*

After what you did I'll be as antagonistic as I bloody like, thank you!!
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*Myers takes a breath, trying hard to keep her composure. It's not like she intended for Sam to react this poorly....!!

"Look, I AM sorry. I didn't want him to go through what he did. But ECT is perfectly safe, even if the side effects can be a little scary at times. But I assure you, there was never any real danger! I have conducted research similar to this many times, and none of the patients came out worse for wear."

Sam gives a quiet grunt in his sleep, face pulling into a little frown.*
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*Gene ignores Sam's slight stirring, his focus on the doctor. She says she's sorry but it's too late. The trust is shattered.*

Except this one! The one who now can't remember what the bloody hell you did to 'im! How exactly d' you reckon that's "safe"!?
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*"It's a known and usual side effect!"

Myers' voice grows louder, but she can't help herself. Looking at Sam as he is at the moment, of course she feels responsible - guilty even. But she did what had to be done for God's sake.if they do manage to get an antidote from Sam's blood, they'll be thanking her later...!

The raised voices are beginning to pull Sam out of his sleep. He frowns, giving a low moan. What's going on....?*
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It's a known and usual side effect to have someone spasm into unconscious and to lose a bunch of their memories!? That doesn't sound like 'side effects', that sounds like bloody torture!

*Gene isn't noticing Sam, his whole focus on Myers. Looking for some kind of remorse. Looking for the same kind of genuine regret that Rob showers earlier... *
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*"Do you think I'm doing this for fun?!" Myers snaps, her hands balling into fists. This is too much.

"I don't enjoy seeing people suffer! I know it's not the most comfortable of procedures, but it's safe, and it was the necessary thing to do. Because unlike you, I bear responsibility for not just a handful of people, but for this whole community - and as a scientist, for even more than that."

She comes closer to the bed as she speaks, pointing a finger at Gene.

"It's my responsibility to find a way to stop this, and if as a result one person has to be uncomfortable for a small amount of time, then so be it! But I won't - I won't have you accusing me of torture for the hell of it!"

The volume of Myers' voice is enough to rouse Sam entirely. He moves finally, disoriented, and twists around a little clumsily, trying to locate the source of the loud voice-

- and realises someone's stood right there, just a few feet away from them. Advancing on Gene, pointing at him, radiating aggression and threat--

Something flares up within him, breaks free before Sam can identify and squash it. The doctor opens her mouth, but she never gets to say what she intended to. Sam shoots up, and there's the unmistakable sound of flesh hitting flesh - Myers stumbles, head snapped to the side from the force of Sam's punch. Within moments, he's backed her against the opposite wall, his forearm pressed against her throat, a vicious snarl contorting his face.*
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*Gene feels his blood pressure rising as Myers continues to try and justify herself - but any argument he could have made is suddenly shattered.

He barely sees Sam as he suddenly lashes out, the sound and the movement happening in a flash.

It takes Gene a moment to actually process what's happened.

Sam is attacking Myers.

He's... Shit, he's doing it again...! He's choking someone...!

Sam wouldn't do this. This is that thing inside him. It's still there!!

Gene shouts at the top of his lungs, throwing the covers off and forcing his legs out of bed.*

SAM!! STOP!!

*Adrenaline pumping and his focus completely on Sam, Gene gets his legs under him and tries desperately to limp towards the pair, hanging onto the wall for support.*

SAM, JESUS!!!
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*Sam doesn't react, all of his focus on the woman directly in front of him. He barely feels her hands, scratching and clawing at his arm in an attempt to break free - he's relentless, growling low in his throat, eyes flaring with rage. She won't get close to Gene anymore - he won't let her--*
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*outside the door, Rob jumps at the sound of Gene shouting. What the hell was that??

On guard and in soldier mode, he pushes through the door and takes in the situation with mounting horror.

Myers! Their most competent doctor--!

And Sam... Jesus Christ, what happened to him?

Automatically, Rob grabs a hold of Sam, getting his arms around Sam's chest and shoulders and yanking back hard with enough force to topple them both over backwards.*
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*Sam, not having noticed Rob come inside, has no way of anticipating what's happening next. Suddenly he's pulled away, his grip on Myers letting up. She stumbles away, coughing and gasping, coming up against the wall close to Gene and sliding down to the ground.

Meanwhile, Sam is fighting to regain his balance and break free from the iron hold Rob has on him. He twists, letting out a frustrated snarl, before suddenly slamming his head backwards hard, aiming to hit whatever he can of Rob behind him. Another person, another threat to Gene-- he has to stop them--!!*
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*Rob isn't ready for the backwards headbutt - it connects hard, but Rob continues to hang onto Sam - he's used to combat, he's not going to let go that easily.

He forces his leg in between Sam's to unbalance him and then swings him round, falling on top of Sam's back with a hard thud.

Valiantly he ignores the blood now dripping from his lip and focuses on scrambling Sam into a steady hold, immobilising him to the best of his ability.

"Sam! Get a grip!! Stop moving, calm down!"

From the side, both gene and Myers can do nothing but cling onto the wall and watch in shock.*
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*Sam is strong, stronger than he should be given his current condition - but he's uncoordinated in his rage. Rob's maneouvre works, and the resulting crash winds Sam properly, forcing all air out of his lungs. For a few moments, all he can do is gasp and fight for breath, and once he's managed, he finds he can't move.

Sam begins to struggle immediately. Rob's words mean nothing to him - he needs to make sure Gene won't be hurt, he needs to get rid of these people!

He shouts wordlessly with rage over his immobility, the heavy weight on his back, and the fact that he can't see Gene. And with every second that passes, he grows more desperate, and that despair in turn fuels his strength. It's only a matter of time before he breaks free again...*
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*Seeing Sam's still struggling, Gene pushes himself from the wall and does his best to limp towards him.*

Sam, you're okay! Stop wriggling about like a worm and he'll let you go!

*Rob tightens his hold and keeps Sam pinned down, for everyone's safety.

"He's right, Sam! We're friends!"*
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*This time, Gene's words register and Sam hesitates, craning his neck to try and see where his partner is - that movement in the periphery of his vision... But Sam can't place it, a haze having settled on his vision, and so Sam continues his struggles, albeit somewhat weaker. He knows that Gene is injured, that he shouldn't be moving.... It means Sam has to protect him all the more, and he can't do that if he's pinned down like that....!

Sam growls, though it's a desperate rather than an angry sound, writhing underneath Rob and trying to get over to where Gene is.*
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*Gene can see Sam craning his neck, trying to look for something - himself? Realising he's probably the only one who can stop Sam from hurting himself, Gene tries to lower himself to the ground in front of his panicking partner.

His leg gives way and he half-collapses by Sam's head - but the discomfort isn't registering. He needs to get Sam calm.*

Sam... Sam... Look, it's me... Stop pissing about, Sam, yeah? Just calm yourself down!
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*The sound of Gene collapsing makes Sam twist his head around towards it, and-- there, there he is...! From his position on the ground, Sam is barely able to make out Gene's face, his vision focusing and refocusing on random points, but for a moment, he sees the lines of pain in Gene's expression.

Sam bucks again, though this time it's clearly an attempt not just to get away from Rob, but to move further towards Gene.*
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*Shit... He's not listening! Why isn't he listening??

Desperate now, Gene catches Sam's cheek in one hand, stretching awkwardly to try and get into his line of sight.*

Calm. Down.
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*Sam instinctively flinches away from the touch at first - but then, he feels it. A strange, warm sensation where Gene's hand has come in contact with his cheek, making his skin tingle in a way that feels right. He tries to pull his arms out of Rob's grasp again, but the movement is much weaker than before, almost half-hearted.

At the same time, Sam's gaze finally focuses on Gene's face for long enough to really see. He has to tilt his head in an almost painful way to be able to see him, but Sam stares up at Gene, finally holding still. Some of the rage begins to give way to confusion, and to a strange need. He needs... he needs Gene to be okay...!

Some of this must be reflected in Sam's wide eyes - the need, longing almost, the confusion, warring with the anger and the desire to fight off anyone who comes too close to Gene.*
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*Sam's still distressed, Gene can see it. But it's working... That red rage in Sam's eyes is slipping. His movements are weakening. Now if Gene can just coax that fear from him as well...

He keeps his hand on Sam's cheek, firming his grip slightly.*

Sam.... I'm here.
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*For the first time since Sam woke up, Gene's words actually make sense. He's okay... he's fine, he's there... That's Gene's hand on his cheek...

The last of the rage drains away with a shaky exhalation. What's left is pain, confusion, and the sense of something having gone fundamentally wrong. It makes Sam's chest grow even tighter - between that and Rob's actual weight on him, it suddenly feels as though he can't breathe at all.

Pressing his cheek against Gene's palm without even realizing what he's doing, more than just physical pain in his gaze, Sam chokes out*

.... Gene.
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*Overcome with relief, Gene whispers to himself.*

Oh thank god.

*then, back to Sam again. He needs to make absolutely sure Sam's not going to kick off before Rob releases him...*

Sam, if he lets you go, you've gotta stay still, okay? No more punchy fun for you. Okay?
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*Sam can only nod - it's taking a lot to keep holding still when all he wants is to twist out of that crushing grasp and hide away. Unable to draw a proper breath, he's starting to feel somewhat light-headed, quietly gasping under Rob's weight.*
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*Rob holds on for a few seconds more, making sure that Sam really has stopped struggling - before then letting go and pushing himself up to his feet ready to tackle again should Sam try anything. His lip is bloody, but he merely wipes it on his sleeve, eyes watching warily.

Gene takes his hand from Sam's cheek, planting it on the ground and pushing himself up a bit.*

Right. Now... You okay?
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*Finally the weight lifts off his back - though Sam still feels constricted, limbs aching. He moves slowly, so as not to alarm anyone, curling in on himself slightly before getting his arms underneath himself and pushing himself up carefully.

Contrary to his confusion and amnesia in regards to the tests, Sam remembers what he did.

He looks up, and quickly finds Myers, leaning against the opposite wall, one hand cradling her bruised throat. When their eyes meet, he can see her growing tense again, though she seems to be trying not to let it show.

Sam looks back, and there's Rob, blood smeared across his lips and chin, watching him as though he's a bomb that could go off any moment.

And finally, Gene. Kneeling on the floor next to him. Sam is unable to read his expression, though he's somewhat relieved to see worry there.

Finally sitting up properly, Sam nods - his movements still slow, controlled. But even as he confirms that he's alright, he knows that he isn't.

He's done it again. He went and attacked someone. The implications make Sam bite his lower lip hard, his jaw setting.*
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*Gene can see the moment Sam realises what he's done. That he's done it again. He lost it and let the red mist take over.

He hit a doctor. A woman. Even though Gene still feels that she deserved SOME comeuppance for what she did...

But Sam won't see it that way, will he.

Gene shifts himself closer, holding his arm out to Sam, encouraging him forward. He needs to hold onto Sam - to keep him from spiraling like last time... Because God knows of Gene'll be able to bring him back again... *
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*Sam's heart is hammering away in his chest as the cogs in his mind start turning faster and faster. He didn't attack just anyone - he attacked Doctor Myers. He knows why he did it, remembers being so sure that she was going to do something to Gene... but no one else will see it that way. It was an over-the-top reaction, almost ending fatally.

They won't allow him to stay. He'll be thrown out. He'll - he'll have to leave Gene behind...

It's that thought that causes the panic to begin to seep in. Sam looks over at Gene sharply - and notices the extended arm.

Gene still... still believes in him...

Still keenly aware of the other two people in the room, Sam follows Gene's unspoken invitation, shuffling close and into his embrace. He needs the warmth, the proximity too much right now to let the presence of others keep him away, but he can't bring himself to completely relax into it. Not when he knows he's basically minutes away from being thrown out.

Rob, having watched all this silently, finally speaks. "Care to explain what just happened?" While he doesn't sound hostile, there definitely is a steely, guarded tone in his voice.*
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*As Sam shuffles closer, Gene ignores the pain in his leg and arranges himself around his partner, legs bent to the side and his arms shielding Sam from the angry looks the other two are giving.

Sam couldn't help this... This isn't his fault. It's Rob and Myers' fault - if they hadn't done that bloody experiment on him, Sam wouldn't have freaked out like this. Sam was just acting on instinct...!!

All these excuses rush through Gene's head and he struggles to pick one. But he has to - for both their sakes.*

You saw what bloody happened. You two messed up his head. He was confused - thought he was outside again. That's all.
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