Chapter 34: Chapter 34

Caroline felt dizzy at the thought of something so tiny having such devastating power.

"But the more blood samples I have, the better I can focus on the way the virus interacts with immune people versus someone who is susceptible to infection."

Erica finished collecting a sample from Lincoln and then looked them both over in concern. "You two look exhausted. How much sleep have you had?"

"Not much," Caroline said. Lincoln merely grunted.

"Why don't you sleep in one of our guest rooms tonight? We have places where our staff can stay overnight. You will be safe here," she said, and by the look she sent them Caroline knew that Erica had some understanding of what they had both been through in the last few months.

"This way." Erica led them to the elevators and down to the second floor. There were two halls on either side of the elevator bay that had real bedrooms, no hospital rooms, and a bathroom complete with a shower.