Deception: Consequences (Book Three)

Chapter 15

Dr. Havers was sitting across from him in his office, waiting for Shelley to join them. The door opened and the nurse took the seat just opposite of Percy. Opening her notebook; she gave a quick rundown of their medical findings. Charles nodded.

"And, as to the other matter Mitchell?" Dr. Havers knew the routine, loyal to Corvus Vale and in debt to Charles. When he was asked to implant the device, at first, he was on the fence. Not exactly sanctioned by the Board, it would clear his debt with the Chairman and It was a great chance at testing one of his inventions but he still needed more DNA to complete his experiments.

The woman, Charlotte, was definitely mentally impaired, pregnant and by all appearances in decent health. It had been more than obvious she had not done any prenatal preparations, that was no consequence. The child was what matter to Corvus Vale and the Chairman. Until this moment, no one realized she was carrying twins.

"She's in good health more or less. I will ensure the next month or so she is given the proper vitamins and nutrients. The implant was successful. When labor begins it will necessitate a transfer to our facility. We will deal with the children there, ensuring the replacements will be in place." Charles coughed.

"Children?"

"Yes, she's carrying two males, by all appearances in good health. The scans I performed show no deformities or genetic problems. This is a good sign; of course, the amniocentesis will need to be conducted in the next couple of weeks to verify."

"Complications....well I guess I should have expected this; twins do run in that family. Will there be a problem procuring another ... mmm, child?"

"No Chairman. There are several hospitals that can supply the necessary bodies, fetuses that never survived birth. I'm sure we can obtain a set of twins."

"Sir, do we really have to do this? It seems cruel to tell Jonathan his child or children in this case, were stillborn. He's had his share of pain." It was the correct course, if the children did not survive, the Vale would stop pursuing all of them. He could gracefully resign as Chairman and leave this corrupted organization and start new. As for Jonathan, his nephew would finally have some peace.

"Yes, I've thought extensively on this matter. He deserves peace and quiet. Both of them do. As for Charlotte, she appears to be completely in another universe. I'm not sure she even understands what's going on. I should have asked him when he left how that conversation went. He didn't look happy. Besides, I believe they would all benefit from some time without being hounded by security and police details, don't you think?" Percy was of the opinion this was the wrong play. He understood the gravity of leaving the children in the hands of the Vale but believed that a man had the right to know his children, have the chance to be a father, regardless of the circumstances. He sympathized with Jonathan. He liked the man, both of the twins actually. They were caring individuals, tried hard to make the world a better place. Percy was of the belief the world, as a whole needed people like the twins. They survived a cruel unforgiving father, a maniac ancestral conspiracy and many life-threatening events. Still trying to live normal lives. Maybe that was his problem, he cared too much. Even after everything Jonathan wanted Charlotte to get the help she needed. Percy wasn't confident she was going to get that, especially with Havers involved.

"I suppose sir but if were me I would want a chance to see my child. It looked like he accepted it. And, I think he wants Charlotte to be given the help she needs, the mental health I mean. There must be something that could be done to assist her with the delusions she's living with?" Charles had weighed those options when he was devising this plan. The Vale was going to be dealing with the woman for the foreseeable future. However, Percy was right. Maybe he could put something in place, before he resigned, give her some assistance as well.