Jack POV
I've started doing some research since last night. There isn't much success to what I've read and written down. I need something... There has to be something I missed. What did I miss, I think to myself as I start going through the first book again. Of course ordinary chemicals might not be able to help. There has be something that hasn't been used before. Something that could be used as a cure. Reading SciFi books aren't gonna help me one bit. Fictional cures won't work. Cindy is still asleep. I didn't go to bed last night at all. She told me I should go to bed. But I can't. I need all the time I can get to figure this out.
Cindy POV
Jack didn't come to bed last night. He needs to understand that if it happens it happens. If he can't find a cure he knows he can't let me live. Books are piled around him as he goes through them. Eventually if he finds something he can look into he'll need ingredients and he might not let me go with this time. A second bite could speed up the process. Why'd this have to happen...? I want to see my family but that would be a risk. Not that I'd be able to see them anyways, they could be anywhere. Before this outbreak I had a plan for my life. For our life together. Now all those plans are gone... What if he manages to find a cure but the outcomes aren't what we expect? What if it ends up making me a bigger monster instead of curing me...? Oh Jack why'd this have to happen...?
Jack POV
We need to go look for some more food today. But I think it should be just me looking for food. A second bite could just speed up the process of turning. I don't want to lose her already. I don't want to lose her at all. "Cindy, I need you to stay while I go out", I tell her. "I knew you were gonna make me stay", she says not looking up, "you're worried about a possible second bite making it worse". "Yeah", I reply. "I'll stay close... besides I think you're forgetting whose the better shot between the two of us", she says smirking a little. "Funny",I say smiling a little, "but you know a second bite is still a possible risk". She sighs, "I know... but you know you still might need my help carrying what can be salvaged". As much as I hate to admit it... two people can carry more food. "You're right... Okay fine you can still come but you're keeping you're gun up the whole time and you're staying super close". "Deal", she says. "But just before we get ready and go...", I say. "Yeah?",she asks. "I'm gonna hug you", I announce and grab her close. Wrapping my arms around her I feel a sense of comfort. "Thanks, I needed this", she admits hugging back tightly. "So did I",I admit.