Brittany stepped out of her car and entered a suburban neighborhood, her eyes greeted by an abundance of trees and meticulously maintained flowerbeds lining the streets.
At the heart of the neighborhood was a man-made lake, filled to the brim with lilies. Even without looking, Brittany could imagine the breathtaking sight of the lilies in full bloom.
Following the address she had, Brittany found the home of the researcher she was looking for.
Upon climbing the stairs, she took in the tidy surroundings. Potted plants decorated the entrance, indicating the researcher's appreciation for a touch of nature.
Knock, knock, knock.
Brittany took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Soon, the door swung open.
An elderly man stepped out and upon seeing Brittany asked, “Hello, who might you be looking for?”
“Scott,” Brittany greeted, “I’m Brittany. I wanted to discuss something with you – something about the HSE12 virus.”
Slam!
The man promptly shut the door before Brittany could finish her sentence.
“I have no idea what virus you’re talking about. Please leave.”
The man seemed noticeably irritated.
Undeterred, Brittany continued knocking, “Scott, are you sure you don’t want to discuss this with me?”
There was no response.
Brittany pursed her lips, “I was once infected. I want to ask you about the HSE12 virus.”
Whoosh!
The door flew open, the man's eyes wide with disbelief, “You’ve been infected with the HSE12 virus?”
Brittany simply nodded, “Yes, it was diagnosed five years ago.”
“That’s impossible.”
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