Charlotte stood there in stunned silence, watching as Alex laughed like a total lunatic for a solid minute. His laughter echoed through the sterile hallway like a madman who had just solved a cosmic riddle… or completely lost his marbles.
Okay. He's lost it, Charlotte thought, cautiously inching closer. And here I thought today couldn't get any weirder…
Then suddenly, as if flipping a switch, Alex stopped laughing. He turned toward her with an uncharacteristically calm expression.
"Char, I need you to do something for me."
Charlotte blinked.
He was speaking… normally?
She sighed in relief. 'Thank the gods he didn't go fully insane—even though he's already half-insane most days.'
She gave a small smile. "Alright. What is it? You can tell me."
"Do you know how to give an injection?"
Her smile faltered. "What?"
"I asked if you know how to give someone a shot."
"Uhh… no, I don't?" she said, confused.
Alex nodded. "Then learn. In the next few minutes."
