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| Nick's Close Call |
| Derek replaced the sheets on his bed, closing and locking the balcony doors he went to shower. Grabbing some fresh pajamas he quickly dressed and climbed into bed pulling the covers over his head. Waking up the next morning around 9am, Derek dressed and went down to the kitchen for some coffee. He didn't seem to be feeling well so he headed back upstairs and locked himself in his office. Right on schedule Nick and Rachel returned to the island, except for Dominick the place seemed to be deserted. The huge castle had an eerie quiet about it. No birds singing, no crickets chirping and no frogs croaking in the little ponds scattered around the island. It was very strange, no signs of the usual animal life that inhabited the outdoors of the secluded island. "Derek! We're back!" Nick's voice echoed through the house. "Dr. Rayne is upstairs in his office Master Nick" the butler answered. "Thank you Dominick" Nick headed to see Derek. "He does not seem to be feeling well" Dominick informed the shrink. "Maybe I should check on him" Rachel went to get her bag. Making her way upstairs, Rachel found Nick knocking repeatedly on Derek's office door. The security chief was worried because his precept would not answer. "He won't open the door" Nick caught sight of Rachel. "Derek it's Rachel please open up." "I am working!" Derek snapped. "We have your package" Nick banged again. "Leave it in the control room, I will get it later" Derek answered. "Derek, Dominick said you're not feeling well" Rachel spoke up. "I will be fine" Derek responded. "Leave me be." "Not until you open up so I can check you out" Rachel was stern. "If I have to I will kick this door in!" Nick yelled at Derek. "I am willing to answer to the consequences my actions with cause." Derek reluctantly opened the door, "as you can see I am fine" he had a harsh expression on his face. "The flu is going around maybe I am coming down with it." |
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