The man shook his legs nervously under the table, looking at the door, to the light above him and to the mirror in front, then back to the door again. He’s still uncomfortable being in such spaces. It reminded him of what he had gone through for years up until months ago. He had been on the run since then. ‘I have to go back..’ He felt that he had been sitting there too long. At this moment, he just wanted to do what they wanted so they could let him go sooner. Meanwhile, the Officer went to the other room. He didn’t need to relay their conversation verbatimly since the Chief, Ernest and Lillian could hear their conversation in the other room. Lillian was on the phone talking to the employee in one of their branches. Then once she hung up, she turned to the Chief. “He’s outside.” “Okay. I’ll have someone escort him in. Or Detective Jones, can you do it?” He turned to the Officer. “Sure..” He nodded. “He is Doctor Lawrence Murray. A medical geneticist in one of our Institute
Doctor Murray left quickly and returned to the Forrest Research Institute–Westbury location. He had been told to process this as a priority. It made him wonder what the man in the room was involved in. Shaking his head, he decided to place his attention on the test instead. Meanwhile, in the Westbury City Police Department, Ace had just finished his sandwich and is now drinking some water. Ernest and Lillian have temporarily left the other room and were led to a lounge instead. The Chief assured them that they’ll treat the man in the other room with courtesy. Especially since they noticed that the old couple were almost sure that this was their missing son. All they were waiting for is the confirmation. Lillian had wanted to forego the DNA test and just straight out reunite with her son. But Ernest had reminded her again that they couldn’t do that. What if the man was indeed someone’s missing son and their actions might hurt the man if it turns out that they’re not related at
Knock! Knock! The door opened. “Detective, can you come out for a moment?” An Officer peeked inside. “Ah.. Okay..” Detective Benjamin Jones stood up. “Well, I guess I’m needed. I’ll be back.. Ah.. I’ll have someone bring you some more water.” Ace nodded. “Thanks.” The detective smiled and left him in the room. “What is it?” Detective Jones asked. “It’s this case–” The Officer handed him a folder. Detective Jones opened it and saw that it’s about his other case, unrelated to Ace and the Lovell family. He followed the Officer and joined him in investigating that case. Meanwhile, in the other room, Ernest and Lillian were on tenterhooks as they waited for the results. “What do you think the result would be?” Ernest asked. “I swear it’s really him.” Lillian said. “But the algorithm could have made mistakes..” “You think that the algorithm you made would be defective?” Lillian raised a brow as she looked at her husband. “Well–no.. But with technology, sometimes that happens.
Soon, Emma, Hugh, Priscilla and Leroy with their drivers and bodyguards flew over. They opted to not bring maids since they were staying at the hotel anyway.Their food would be taken care of. As for their clothes and essentials, it was already well-packed by their maids earlier.At this time, Ernest and Lillian have not returned to the hotel yet.They were still waiting for the results.But they have already been informed by Emma that they’re heading to Westbury City to join them.“Leroy must have seen the report today.” Ernest said.Lillian nodded. “Mn.”They knew that Leroy checks on it everyday so they were not surprised to hear that they were heading to them because of this.They were the ones who asked Leroy to do this.But Ernest had direct contact with the police departments nationwide though. Since they have worked with him for years now as they use his software program.Two hours have passed.Emma and the rest have arrived in Millpoint City and were on their way to Westbury
“Hello.. I’m here again..” Doctor Lawrence Murray said to Ace.The latter was startled at his change in attitude.His brows pulled together slightly.“Hello..” He echoed his greeting, nodding at him.“Doctor Lawrence Murray is here to explain to you the test we did earlier.” Detective Jones said.Ace looked confused as he looked between Detective Jones and Doctor Murray.“The swab we did earlier was for DNA testing.” Doctor Murray began.“DNA testing–right.. Right..” He nodded.Detective Jones however could see from Ace’s face that he didn’t really understand what it was for.‘Why does he seem clueless about it? Surely, any one who has access to information would know what DNA testing is..’“And–I now have the result.” Doctor Murray took out the papers from the yellow envelope he brought.Ace was rocking his leg up and down under the table.He was increasingly becoming anxious.‘What are they doing? It’s taking too long! I need to go back to her now.’ His eyes darted to the door sever
“I see.. Tell you what, I’ll see what I can do.”Ace furrowed his brows. “Are you going to look for them?”“If you want to–” Detective Jones smiled.Ace nodded. “Of course I want to! But how? You don’t know where they live..”“You don’t have any recollection of where you have grown up before you were taken?”Ace shook his head. “I had not memorized that part yet before I was taken.”Detective Jones understood this.At 5 years old, children are still being taught the alphabet, rhymes and numbers.These days, parents and teachers are encouraged to teach the young children to memorize their names, birthday, parents’ name, parents’ phone numbers, home address and are even taught how to dial the police station.It was already good that Ace mentioned that he at least could remember his own name, birthday and nicknames of his family members. And though it sounded unclear, it seemed that he remembered that his last name is Lovell.“Then–if you can find them. Please–” He avoided Detective Jone
“Can you show me the results?” Priscilla asked.“Yes. Here it is..” Detective Jones quickly handed the yellow folder to her. He had left earlier to take the sketch artist to the room where Adrian was, then came back to bring the folder to Ernest and Lillian.Priscilla opened it and took out the papers inside.She looked over the contents and proceeded to check for the Probability of Paternity.There it was.“99.9999%” She read.“It’s really him!” Emma gasped.There was another page as well. It tested whether Lillian was the mother.It produced the same result.Priscilla teared up as her hands shook.Leroy pulled his wife into his arms.“We’ve found him. We’ve really found him..” Her voice shook.It was like a huge weight had been lifted off her chest.It was the same for Emma.The two had been carrying this emotional burden for as long as they could remember.And now, they would finally be reunited with their youngest brother, Adrian.“Where is he now?” Emma asked the Chief and the De
Adrian could not believe it right away.“Yes.. There’s no doubt about it.” Detective Jones nodded, a smile appeared on his face. “Would you like to see them?”Adrian just looked at him with a dumbfounded look.“Adrian? Would you like to see your family?” Detective Jones repeated.The other blinked up at him. He evaded his eyes.“Can I ask what’s on your mind?” Detective Jones said.At this moment, the Chief had brought Adrian’s family to the other room where they could see and listen to Adrian.The other Officers were startled upon their entrance in the room, but otherwise remained silent and respectful.As for Adrian’s parents and sisters, their hearts were beating fast as soon as they heard Detective Jones’s question and saw that Adrian seemed to be hesitating.Lillian held Ernest’s hand tighter, clinging on his support.She was afraid that Adrian would not want to meet them.After all, it had been years.‘Does he resent us? I wouldn’t even put it past him if he does. It was our neg