The Doomsday Code

CHAPTER 11

2001, New York

Liam’s stomach was groaning from the burden of consuming a dozen pancakes glistening with maple syrup. He belched so loudly it made Sal jump.

‘Shadd-yah, you are too gross!’

‘Sorry,’ he uttered shamefaced as he sat down in front of the computer screen. ‘Hello, Bob.’

› Hello, Liam, did you enjoy a good breakfast?

‘I did, thank you. Although I’m feelin’ as sick as a butcher’s dog.’

› Information: I have two notifications for you. The displacement machine is fully charged and ready to activate the return portal. Also, the support unit in growth-cycle is now ready to be ejected.

‘Thanks, Bob. Looks like you’re going to be walking around with the living again soon enough.’

› I am very pleased. I enjoyed working with you in the past, Liam O’Connor.

‘And me with you. Be good to have another man about the place, so it will. It’s gettin’ all frilly and girlie in this place.’

› I do not understand. Please explain ‘frilly and girlie’.

‘Just a turn of phrase, Bob.’ He turned to Sal, pulling a face at her.

‘Well, I’m not frilly and girlie,’ she huffed.

Liam chuckled. ‘All right, Bob, which should we do first? Bring back the ladies or toss the new clone out of his tube?’

› Recommendation: I suggest activating the return portal first.

‘Right you are. Let’s get a wiggle on and do that, then.’