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Doc sat in his office behind a locked door as he spoke with Dr. Rejean Lemelin, a genetic specialist aboard Med.Force.One. The samples were sent and at this point, the fate of Ian rested with him.
"Rej, I just don't know enough about this," said Doc, "I'm a surgeon, dentist and pediatrician, not a gene specialist."
Rej responded with a laugh, "John, you're resume is more vast than mine if it makes you feel better."
Rej worked, studying the genetics provided. The two men made small talk for the three hours they discussed, Doc himself working on a bottle of Coalition Vodka." A mutated gene, transformed from some unknown exposure turned out to be the culprit. Now to find out what and neither man had much of a clue.
"I could figure it out, John, but I need some time," stated Rejean, "give me a day or two and I'll tell you something one way or the other. In the meanwhile, talk with Ian and see what you can learn about recent exposures.
With that, an under the influence John Holliday ordered a ride back to Tombstone and would meet with Ian the following day.