They were significant enough to warrant the extra time.The new nanobots could implement the radical change, from strands to triangles, and quickly com...plete the process. However, the rapid change could be extremely painful to the host. The meld had found a way to slow the upgrade process, hopefully mitigating host discomfort.The person upgrading would be placed on a medical IV for a short period of time: less than thirty minutes. A catalyst added to the saline drip would begin the conversion. "He hung up the phone sounding happy to be coming in for extra duty. I had looked at his file and still thought he would make a good detective for the department. His actions tonight would better help me make that decision. I would have him ride with me so I can keep an eye on him and see how he acted under pressure or in a firefight if one happened. I had about an hour before anyone showed up, so I decided I would see if there was an extra coffee pot up front for my office.I called the clerk. ?I don’t remember you being this keen last summer. Perhaps it’s Mrs Anderson that’s the attraction. She’s a married woman, you know.??Oh mum!? Steve complained. ?It’s not like that.??Leave him be, Hun. Better that he stays here and plays tennis than we put up with his moaning all the way to and from Carnac.? Steve’s father commented. ?Make sure you behave yourself.? He added to Steve.?OK, we’ll be back for six. I want you back here well before then and make sure you don’t outstay your welcome.?. I turned on my bedroom light, put my robe on, and grabbed my spray. I headed to the den.I saw two sleeping forms on the floor. I paused a second for my eyes to adjust so I could tell who was who. Lyla was on the far side. I carefully stepped over Zoe's legs then Lyla's. I crouched by her side."Lyla," I said gently shaking her. "Lyla." Muh?" She turned her head the other way."Lyla," I said a little louder. I kept shaking her.She turned her head my way with open eyes. She recognized me. I.