Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 64: Escaping isn't an option

She heard beeping somewhere next to her head on the left. Things were blurry as she opened her eyes. It was cold in the room she was in. Of the things she could make out, she realized she was in an operating room. Heart sinking, she put two and two together and knew Ed was going with his plan to use her as his personal guinea pig for her research. She heard the nurse who's face she still couldn't see speak to Ed.

"Doctor Burke, she's waking up."

Juliet couldn't see Ed, but she knew he was in the room too.

"Put her back under."

Wanting to scream at Ed, but unable to because of the tube going down her throat, Juliet found a scalpel lying on a tray next to her head. Quickly as she could, she reached for it, pointing it towards the nurse whose face was obscured by her mask. The nurse was a tad bit faster than Juliet was at this point and grabbed for the scalpel.

"We don't want you hurting yourself now do we Juliet? Let's get you something to help you sleep huh?"

Before she could protest using hand gestures, her vision started to dim, but her mind still screamed. You can't do this to me!?

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Juliet woke again to a darkened room. Monitors beeped softly on either side of her. She had iv's in both of her hands and a catheter went out from under the blanket and under
the bed somewhere. She only glared at Ed as he entered the room.

"Ah good. Your awake. I'd like you to meet Brad and Emily Sarson. They wanted to meet you in person."

Before Juliet could protest Ed's remarks, Emily approached her and shook hands.

"It's so good to meet you Juliet. Brad and I, we're just so happy that this is happening. We can pay for whatever you need."

Juliet gave a smile that she hoped was as sincere as possible.

"Thank you for the offer, but I have a family and a place to live."

Emily reached a hand out and grabbed for Juliet's right one, squeezing it.

"You just gave us a small light of hope. Doctor Burke tells me you're a Fertility doctor, and that the two of you have been working on a way to 'cure' infertility. Is that true?"

Juliet was fuming on the inside. Ed just had to take the credit for everything. Clearing her throat and getting comfortable in the bed again, she gave a confident smile.

"Consider this the trial phase."

Emily's smile grew bigger and she pulled her husband Brad into a hug and then kissed him. She shook hands with Juliet again and squeezed her hand.

"I'll let you rest."

Juliet knew she was now stuck between a rock and a hard place. As the expectant couple left the room, Ed shoved David into the room. Covering her mouth, Juliet tried hiding her tears. Uncovering her mouth, she watched as David got closer.