sent to prison where he had committed sui- cide the first month of his incarceration. One thing that stayed on his mind for the next few days was what to do about it now. The direc- tor of the hospital petitioned the court for the right to extract these beings from the boys and study them in the name of science and progress. It was now a known fact they would die if this happened. Where would he stand? By the grandparents and boys, or by the progress of science? Did they have a right to life being considered human or a death sen- tence being called parasites by the attorneys representing the hospital director? It was a certainty that he had to appear in court. He had received a summons to appear as an ex- pert witness by the attorneys.
CHAPTER 9 QUADRUPLETS OR TWINS AND PARASITES The doors would be closed for this session
of court as the attorneys prepared to address the judge with their arguments. The boys en- tered the courtroom with their grandparents and sat down by their court appointed attor- ney. The judge entered the room and called the hearing to order. Ronnie started to giggle and hold his hand over his mouth to stop himself...”What is it?” whispered Johnny in Ronnies ear. Ronnie replied, “Jack said the judge had 3 Bloody Marys with lunch and has a buzz.” Johnny burst out laughing! The judge adjusted his glasses and addressed the court “There will not be anymore outbursts like that by anyone in my court. Will the attorneys rep- resenting both parties please approach the bench?” As they approached he said, “This is a
highly unusual case. I will hear both sides and determine the outcome according to the argu- ments you will present.” “I have never had to determine if any life form is human or not, so please be very specific when you refer to your
evidence. Please return to your clients and letʼs get this hearing underway! I will hear from the complaintant first. Please present your case.” The attorney stepped for- ward and spoke. “Your honor we are here today to discern whether or not the bodies contained within these two boys are human or parasites. Should they be allowed to re- main within their bodies, or should they be removed for the protection of these minor children. They have continued to grow and have become a hazard to their health by being located between each of their left lungs and attached to their hearts, a health risk that has been ignored by their grandparents upon re- ceiving this information, and their refusing to let the doctors perform this operation to se- cure the boys safety and well- being. I ask the courts to order these parasites removed and sent to a lab to study them so that this can possibly be prevented from happening to any child in the future. The obvious efforts and advice of the medical staff attending to these children have been ignored, and will continue to be ignored by their irresponsible grandpar- ents. I pray the court will render a decision that will allow these children to have the nor- mal life that they deserve.” As he sat down the judge rubbed his chin for a moment then spoke, “I will now hear from representation from the grandparents.” Their attorney rose and began to speak. ”Your honor, this hearing will determine the life or death of the beings inside these children. Are they human? Should we determine they are, is there a way to let them coexist within their host, that would also be called their brothers? I call as an expert in the field of genetics, Professor Brooks.” As the professor approached the wit- ness box, the judge said “Professor Brooks, this is a hearing to determine a course of ac- tion by this court. There is no need to be sworn in, just state your expert assessment of this situation. Counselor you may continue.”
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