James' body was on the verge of destruction. Melissa's advanced biomedical research had connected his remaining internal organs with an artificial body. She looked at the monitor and saw the message: “Transmission Successful.” The fibers of his body had completely merged with the artificial structure.Melissa quickly checked blood and mineral circulation on another monitor. She had completely rearranged her schedule—skipping her advanced biomedical class and breakfast, and even sending Mila to her space center early, just so she wouldn’t have to meet James. Melissa’s research thesis was nearly complete; she needed to submit it to Professor William later that day.She