Week 48: The Big Reveal

Someone came in to check on me, a doctor escorted by two armed soldiers. I guess they finally realized I was awake. The doctor’s name was Thomas. I’m not sure if it was his first or last name. He told me I was in an Army facility and they were going to take care of me.

I asked about Matthew and Brenda. The doctor said that they both were fine. Thank God. I wanted to see them but Thomas told me I wasn’t well enough and they still had to take precautions.

“Precautions?” I asked.

Then one of the soldiers piped in and told the doctor to hurry up. Thomas checked my eyes, tongue, a few other things. Then he got up to leave.

Before he got out the door I asked him what was wrong with me. All he told me was, “I’m not at liberty to say.” Then one of the soldiers shut the door engaging the lock behind them.

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They wouldn’t tell me what was wrong so I decided to take the bandages off myself. Jesus Christ there are bites, two of them on my chest. I’ve been infected.