“Okay, sum up the key points of today’s lesson,” said Dr. Spencer.
They were back in the normal social studies classroom.
“The government is afraid of change, which is a weakness and will ultimately result in the downfall of the United Nations. However, one of the few people that hold a high rank in the government system and isn’t afraid of improving the lives of the citizens by allowing people to rise above average through the works of science is Vice President Walter. President Walter agrees with many of the Restorers’ belief; in fact, he has distant connections to the Restorers even though he won’t publicly admit it,” said Kristi. “Is that enough or do you want me to say more?”
“Keep going,” said Dr. Spencer.
“If Vice President Walter is able to replace President Ducix, then the United Nation might have the chance of being an utopian country. As the president, Walter will be able to remove all opposers against the Restorers and welcome in supporters. Unlike President Ducix, Vice President Walter agrees that if science has given humans the potential to achieve greatness, then we should embrace such opportunity.”
Dr. Spencer nodded his approval. He steepled his fingers together and said, “We must be willing to do anything to ensure that the Procedure is legalized in the United Nation.”
He had recently started calling the operation he had performed on Pierce to give her the enhanced sensed and abilities the Procedure.
“By implementing the Procedure, we are able to skip over several centuries of evolution,” continued on Dr. Spencer.
Pierce keenly absorbed his words, ingraining them into her brain. If Vice President Walter somehow becomes the President, then the Restorers will be able to bring glory back to the United Nations, she thought.
“Do you have any questions about today’s lesson?” he asked.
“No—I mean, yes. Well, my question isn’t related to today’s lesson,” said Pierce.
Dr. Spencer gestured for Pierce to ask her question.
“What was the name of the hospital I was brought to after hitting my head?”
“South General Hospital.”
“Why can’t I remember anything about the South General?”
“You lost your memories, remember?” asked Dr. Spencer.
“I know that, but I lost my memories before being transported to the hospital. And also, I would like to learn more about my past. What were my aunt and uncle like? What school did I go to? Did I have any siblings?” The questions rolled off her tongue on their own accord.
“Goodness, child,” exclaimed Dr. Spencer. “Since when did you become so interested with your past life? Do you not like being at the Complex?”
“No! I’m just curious.”
Dr. Spencer laid a hand on her shoulder and said, “The past is the past. It’s not important. What is important is that you focus on your training here at the Complex.”
Is Cook Asha right? Is there something about my past Dr. Spencer is lying to me about? She brushed away those thoughts. Dr. Spencer would never lie to me. And he’s right; why would I care about my past? I should be focusing on the present.
