Leonard placed his hand on her face, free of all devices. Wasn't even close to touching one. "I know, Sinthia. I'm sorry. I wouldn't be doing this to you if it wasn't necessary. But we got to do this to everyone."

He dropped his hand to the biobed and shook his head gently. "Nah, it's 'cause I disconnected it too soon. I got a read out, just not a complete one. It'll be enough. We don't have to do it again."