The next morning had me checking in on the kits. I looked and had to laugh at a few of them drooling. "That's how I tell who is hungry" Kim laughed. I went to the medbay and sat with Lisa for a few minutes. I felt the tug for a hug and wondered if she was awake in there.

I got to my office and was looking at messages and Vicky popped in "you look bored, might I suggest another round of training, your flight skills need work".

"That's exactly what I need to distract me". Another 10 hours of real time and 10 in the brain. I was now trained in all ships including mine. Then off to bed.

The next morning I could see the kits were bigger and they were starting to twitch. Kim informed me that these are signs of them coming out of it. I sat with Lisa and read, I felt the tug and then she moved.

Becky commed me and asked where I was the last few days. "Nowhere just taking care of some training". I guess Vickey has been putting her off for days. "What do you need?" she looked at me and said, "people want proof". I thought for a second "meet me in my office, I'm on my way now". I touched the glass of the tank and she moved again.

In my office she was already waiting for me "ok what are they asking for?" She smiled "they want you to heal someone they choose".

"Sure go for it, there are medbeds in the RVs. They can cure almost anything so I'm sure they can't throw a curveball that way". She just looked at me like I was joking.

"I'm serious you work with the person to document their time with us. I'm guessing if they suggested it they have a person in mind already. I'm also guessing we can get this done today". She looked at me and went to her laptop and started typing. She went through a few facial expressions finally ending in a "there it's in play".

17 minutes later we got a response. It was a private message from the board moderator of the biggest naysayers. "I know this is bullshit but if you can help my sister caus she needs help. She was born a premie and has lots of health problems like bad joints and stuff like that". I smiled at Becky "get his address and I'm on my way" she nodded and I sent my avatar to the RV.

It was nice flying for myself even if I was doing it remotely. I was off to Chicago and the air traffic was light. I landed and pulled up in front of a nice little home. I got a hoodie and made my way to the door and started to knock as the door swung open. The woman who opened the door just mumbled something as a young man about 16 came around her.

"I'm sorry mom he is expected". Not enough robots show up for it to be a thing I guess. The boy led me inside to a living room where there was a young girl watching tv. "I'm Zac and this is my sister Debora and my mom is Penny. Can you really help her?". I nodded and did a scan "she will be in the medbed for 56 minutes. Debora, are you ok to walk or may I carry you". She looked like an old person trying to stand and I felt her pain. "I can walk,'' she shuffled with her walker. "Actually there are stairs on my ship. How about I levitate you with a tractor beam".

Her eyes got big and she nodded so I had a drone grab her as she giggled. We went with her hovering to the RV and got her in the bed. She closed her eyes as she was smiling. I sat at the table with mom and brother as they told me about taking care of her and mom mentioned bills.

"May I see the bills please". She hesitated and squinted her eyes slightly "I suppose". She went to get them. I looked at Zac. "Are you hungry or thirsty, the replicator is right behind you and can make anything you think of". He got the same skeptic look on his face as his mother and stood. He looked at the screen then back to me "this is for real". I nodded "just make your selection and hit make, it takes 30 seconds to make it for you. I watched him scrolling his eyes getting bigger as he did.

Mom came in with a file folder with her, there was an overview list on the front. "I have to ask why you want to see these?" I smiled "I have the ability to help in many ways" I giggled "I need to win over your son" she smiled and handed me the folder. I looked and was shocked at how much she owed. "How do you afford this".

She hung her head a little and her shoulders slouched slightly. "We manage but it's rough".

I was just about to talk when Zac sat with a tray full of a huge burger and fries and a smile. "Vicky, could you come here please" she popped in. I took the file "scan this and pay them all please" she nodded and took the file with a drone and went through it. "That wasn't my intention giving you them" mom was in shock "it wasn't your intention but it's the result". She just blinked and Zac was stuffing his face like a typical starving teen.

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We talked till I heard a "mom" from the back. By the time we got there she was standing upright with no aid. Her mother shot to her hugged her and then started to jump in joy.

I looked at Zac and he was staring at his sister with the water works trying his best to hold it back. I put my hand on his shoulder and he cracked. He ran to them and hugged them both. "I thought it was bullshit, I was convinced it couldn't be true". I looked at him and smiled "I feel like that sometimes as well".

"It's your turn now" he looked at me shocked "I'm not hurt". I smiled "we call it a tune up and you will understand when it's done". He agreed and it showed 17 min.

I chatted with his sister who was talking a mile a minute. I let her get it out and run out of breath and that was when her brother was done. Moms turn, it showed 46 min and she settled in for her nap. Zac and Debora went to the replicator and ate and talked till mom woke up. "Oh my god I feel amazing" I smiled. "The nanobots will continue until they finish the job and then you pass them. Have I got you convinced yet?" Zac came to me "I'm sorry I doubted you. I have gone a 180 degrees on my views and my posts will reflect that".

"I have one request, May Becky contact you to document your story". I got nodds from all and Vicky came to me "they are all paid sir".

I smiled "now you have nowhere but up to go but up ok". They all hugged me and I wish I could feel through the bot. I bid my farewell to a happy family and left.

I looked around and saw Becky on her laptop "we may have to do that a few times for it to take. If you don't mind me handing a few of them?" I smiled "not at all, you're allowed to use it for friends of yours as well". She smiled and I could see the gears turning.

"How is the site doing?" "Excellent, your interview is sitting at 20 million views". "Well hopefully they believe it" I said and she nodded.

That taken care of I went to have coffee with Lisa. How this little kitty found her way into my heart so fast is beyond me but I'm not complaining, She just makes things better by being there. I could see my ribbon leading into the tank and could see it changing color. I pushed calming thoughts to her and it settled to its usual color.

My evening consisted of watching YouTube videos trying to gauge my presence. Most seemed positive but there were a few saying I'm an alien or a billionaire philanthropist like Tony Stark, I found that funny.

"C are you busy" he appeared smiling "communication devices for the masses, what do you have on file".

"I have plenty on file from a smartwatch to a gauntlet with full holographic displays. They have various capabilities depending on the model. What are you thinking sir?"

"I'm thinking of a couple of different types to give people a choice. If we go with the gauntlet I want it to accept the user's phone and integrate it". He perked up "I have one like that I just have to adapt it for humans". I looked at him and asked, "do I want to know who wore it before". He scrunched up his nose "it was one of the slimy ones" I laughed "let's leave that out of the sales pitch. What about manufacturing?"

"Not a problem sir, we could make them here or on the planet". I nodded at that as he brought up a hologram of the gauntlet and it looked painful. There were wires that went from the unit into their skin. "The species didn't have nanobots so they went the direct approach". I nodded again and the hologram changed into something people would wear. "I want them to be hackable and scalable so people can customize them". He nodded as he changed it again "what is the battery life like?"

"At least a week and that with heavy use. The smaller watch type can use the gauntlet to charge". I whistled "that will be a big selling point. Well I will leave you with this and feel free to improvise". He nodded and disappeared.

I grabbed a coffee and went to check on the kits. They were so cute in their sleep and acting out dreams was hilarious. Gar looked at me "Lisa would play an invisible instrument for hours" he giggled. "We just have to watch they don't have a running dream, they could hurt one another". As if on cue one of the girls stood and walked into the wall of the crib.

"How much longer for them" Gar answered "it varies, there are a few different schedules that they can follow. We will find out which one they follow when they wake". I smiled "well they are in good hands". They smiled and I made my exit and went to my office.

I sat and got a message from Sandy "we are done here and on our way back. I have video of them all waving goodbye for Becky". I brought up a hologram of my armor and looked at it wondering what it would be like in the wild. I was like a kid with a new toy and wanted to try it, hopefully soon hopefully never.

I felt a tug to Lisa so I went to see her. She was moving in the tank and her ribbon was changing colors. I put my hand on the glass and she calmed and reached for my hand through the glass. I could see her hand was bigger and the color of her fur had changed. She must have sensed that because she pulled her hand into the gloom. I sat and finished my coffee and watched her in the tank.

I decided to check in with my brother and see how things are going. Their quarters were empty and the simulators were the same. I looked and noticed one of the RVs was missing and that made me smile.

I got back to my office and C was there "sir I designed 12 different models and put them online for people to vote. I said I'm writing a book and am looking for input. The gauntlet is the winner so far with the bracelet model a close second". My turn to smile

With that another day came to an end for me so I layed on an empty bed and passed out.