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sugar glaze to hide the rest.”
    “He doesn’t need what that contract states he can have.”
    “Exactly.” Aldo agreed. “He’s using the contract to get what he wants.”
    “That would be?” Jake asked.
    “The next experiment to start immediately.”
    “Can he do that?”
    “Oh, most definitely.” Aldo replied. “And he has. In my opinion, Iso-Stasis fourteen is well underway. The game, as we investor call it, has already begun. Only the game needs a good pawn. And my friend, that pawn . . . is you.”
    “No. No way. What for?”
    “Better to ask, what is the Iso-Stasis experiment.” Aldo said. “It is a series of what?”
    “Physical and mental endurance tests.”
    “That’s right.” Aldo pointed. “So why not put you through a series of mental and physical endurance tests.”
    “It’s sounds far-fetched. If he wanted my participation, why didn’t he just ask?”
    “Why?” Aldo asked with a laugh. “Because if you knew you were going to be tested would you let it show the effects?”
    “No.”
    “Exactly. And in my opinion, again this blackmailing you with the contract is a small mental endurance. I’m trying to figure how they’re gonna test you mentally while she’s away.”
    “The absence?”
    “Nah.” Aldo said. “No way. You go away too much on your job. There has to be something else. A catch.”
    “See, that’s I thought. There has to be a catch. The deals too sweet. But what is it?”
    Aldo lifted a finger when his phone rang. “Hold that thought.” He answered. “Hello. Hey . . . no. No need to go up there, he’s right here. Hold on.” He showed Jake the phone. “It’s Cal from the hospital.”
    Jake took it. “Cal, hey babe, I’m sorry I got hung up. I’ll be right there. How’s Billy?”
    “Not good, Jake. His fever spiked, his mood is down and lungs are filled.”
    “I’m sorry to hear that. What did the doctors say?”
    “He’ll pull through, but right now, he’s not doing good. Took a turn last night.” Cal responded. “I feel bad, Jake. We’re leaving in a couple hours. He needs us. What do you think about leaving Rickie here for support?”
    “Billy doesn’t need Rickie, Cal. You know that.” Jake breathed heavy. “Why don’t you stay a few extra days. I’ll head on home, me and Rickie will get things done there.”
    “Jake . . . I can’t. It wouldn’t be right. Not with me leaving for this pampered puff study for Caldwell. I wouldn’t see you.”
    “Cal?” Jake snickered. “We just spent seven months side by side. We’ll handle it. Plus, I’ll see you before you go. Maybe only a day or two, but I’ll see you. Billy needs you.”
    “If you’re sure?”
    “Positive. And I’m giving Aldo back his phone. I should be there shortly.”
    “OK.” Cal said. “Oh, one more thing. Even though it’s a pampered study, I know you’re worried about me.”
    “Of course.”
    “Well, you don’t have to. Guess what? You know that little research island they’re sending me to.” Cal’s voice seemed to smile over the phone. “Billy is going there for his bionic testing. He’ll be there the whole time with me. Isn’t that great?”
    Jake’s eye closed. “Swell.”
    “What was that?”
    “Nothing. See you soon.” Jake beeped off the phone handed it to Aldo. “Thanks.”
    “Problem?” Aldo asked.
    “Billy took a turn for the worst. Cal’s gonna stay behind and be support for a couple days.”
    Aldo stared. “I know the situation, Jake. I know there’s some closeness that bothers you, but, don’t let it. A couple days. No sweat.”
    “Oh, this hospital stay isn’t bothering me. Not at all. It’s the fact that Caldwell is conveniently sending Billy for his leg testing to the same place Cal is going for that study. He’ll be there the whole time.”
    “Ouch. Seclusion.”
    Jake quickly looked up.
    “Hey, we wondered what the catch was.” Aldo lifted his hand. “There’s your catch. Slight mental endurance experiment on