The attorney began to ask his series of ques- tions. “Professor Brooks, both sides here know and understand your expertise in the field of genetics. Is it possible that the bodies inside these boys are not human?” The Pro- fessor answered, “Without a doubt they are genetically human.” The counselor spoke again. “Do you consider them to be alive as a living body?” The professor spoke slowly and deliberately this time. “In my opinion, they have one heart and two minds that think in- dependently and in unison. Both are alive.” The counselor asked,”Is there a way you can prove this to the courts”?” He replied, “Itʼs my theory based on theoretic genetic experi- ments that have only been performed on ani- mals.” The counselor asked, “How would you explain these experiments to this court?” “Well, a genetic acceleration agent was in- jected into a pregnant mouse. The baby mice were each born with an undeveloped fetus in- side its body. They were in the same means connected with one heart. The purpose of these experiments were for man to grow be- yond the boundaries of sickness and disease. As a disease was administered to the bodies of the mice their bodies would telepathically hunt down and kill the disease that was ad- ministered so both could live disease free. The animals subjected to these experiments lived an average of five times longer than the normal life span of their species. They also developed telepathy that could heal and or protect their relative families.” The counselor was silent, then asked,”Is there a way to prove that this is possible in human beings?” The professor said, ʻItʼs possible.” The counselor asked, “Could you do that in this court today?” The professor replied, “We could try.” The judge responded, “Well, I would like to see that one myself!” The professor turned to the boys and asked, “Ronnie and Johnny, can either of you hear the thoughts of Jack and Bobby?” Ronnie replied, “Yes” and giggled
before going on, “They talk a lot.” Johnny said, “I think I hear them sometimes, but its like an echo far away. Sometimes I just know without hearing. Itʼs like they speak but with- out talking. Itʼs like a low voice in my head. I canʼt understand them as good as Ronnie yet.” The attorney for the complainant asked, “Your honor may I ask the subjects a couple of questions?” He replied, “When the profes- sor is through we will allow you to ask your questions. Please sit down counselor! Con- tinue professor!” The professor continued. “Has Jack or Bobby spoken to either of you since weʼve been in court today?” Ronnie gig- gled again saying, “Yes.” The professor smiled and said, “Can you tell us what he said?” Ron- nie said, “Iʼll get in trouble.” The Judge said, ”I can assure you son that you will not get in trouble. Tell us what he said.” Ronnie bursted out in laughter, then said, “Jack told me that you had three Bloody Marys with a chicken sandwich for lunch, and that you had a buzz. Jack was laughing and wanted Johnny to ask you if you had clothes on under your robe.” The judgeʼs mouth dropped open. His face turned white before turning cherry red. With a lower voice than usual he said, “I would like to see both counselors in my chambers. Now please.”
CHAPTER 10 QUADS Inside the judges chambers it was con-
cluded that the boys would remain in their present form. The professor submitted that a stabilizing hormone could be injected directly into Jack and Bobby to prevent growth from endangering Ronnie and Johnnyʼs life. Before court was concluded the judge ordered the document concerning the proceedings be sealed from public knowledge for (the protec- tion of the quadruplets). As they rode in the backseat with their grandparents to the hospital to see their
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