S H A T T E R E D   D A W N

Interactive story
Written by
Manny Van Delight

-- Part 03 --

The front door opens. JAE-MIN, mid 30s, ROBS labeled uniform - returns home. He carries a taped cardboard BOX, not large, but handled like it’s sensitive.

He rushes over and VERY GENTLY puts down the box.

JAE-MIN
What the hell happened?

He activates his wristband, which looks more MILITARY than Layla's. The vitals project mid-air showing 36°C (97°F). He takes a nub from his wristband and places it on Layla's forehead. The vitals change - 

BODY TEMP 1: 43°C (109°F).
BODY TEMP 2: 37°C (98°F).

LAYLA
Still trending upward.

JAE-MIN
Where are your meds?

LAYLA
Ice pack please.

She nods towards the box.

LAYLA
What’s that?

A glance between them - unspoken calculation.
A flick and the projection disappears. Jae-min hands her the second ice pack.
He doesn’t explain.
She doesn’t ask again.

JAE-MIN
Let’s get you stabilized.