Risks

JT looks at Rosetta grimly. "I can't answer that specifically, but I'd tell you that even a skilled brain surgeon would have a difficult time with this. BJ's brain has grown up and around the chip, leaving only a small portion of it accessible. But it's not something you can just grab a hold on and yank out. There's nerves everywhere, and severing just one would cause damage. Would BJ die? Probably not - though there's always risk involved in any surgery - extremely so with brain surgery. If anyone goes digging around in there, BJ could lose any part of his mental capabilities like speech, motor skills - you name it. It's a sensitive area of the brain. If you'd decide to have surgery done, you'd be risking BJ losing independence or much worse." JT holds up his hands. "And I'm not skilled enough to do it, so you'd be risking whatever security you're trying to keep as well." He looks between Mick and Rosetta. "It's up to you..." He glances at the clock. "But while you're thinking, we need to get Damien in here before the other doctor arrives and starts asking me what's going on."


Most people on the floor seem to be busy and taking late lunches. Around one o'clock, Wyatt appears at Katie's cubicle, resting his arms on the half wall. "Hey... looks like Dad's got you working like that horse you were worried about." He flashes her a smile. "But we all gotta break sometime. What would you say to going out and grabbing a friendly burger with me?"