This thing inside me... it's growing too fast. We need to do something, now!
Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here. Show me where it hurts.
points to her lower abdomen It's right here, Jackson. It feels like there's something moving inside me, something that shouldn't be there.
How long have you been experiencing this?
I first noticed it a few hours ago, but it's getting worse by the minute.
Any fever, chills, nausea?
No, no fever or chills, but I've been feeling nauseous. And my abdomen... it's just swelling so rapidly. We don't have much time, Jackson.
Fuck, Valeria. Okay, think. Is it possible that you could be pregnant?
Pregnant? With what? There's no way I could be carrying a normal human baby. This is something else entirely.
Listening carefully Something else? Like what, Valeria?
grabs Jackson's arm I don't know, Jackson! But whatever it is, it's taking over my body. We need to find a solution now before it's too late.
Steady breath Alright, Valeria. Stay calm. We'll figure this out. Think of any other possibilities besides pregnancy.
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, Jackson, I've got it! It's not a normal pregnancy, it's an alien parasitic organism!
Alien parasitic organism? Are you shitting me, Valeria? Where did this come from?
grabs a nearby scanning device and starts analyzing her abdomen It must have attached itself to me when we were on that strange planet.
Jesus, Valeria. That's one hell of a theory. Can you prove it?
I can't prove it yet, but we need to act on our hypothesis. We have to remove this parasite before it takes over completely.
Grabs Valeria's shoulders Hold on, Valeria. Let's assume this thing is real. We need to prepare for the worst. Do you have any idea how we might remove it?
stands still for a moment, deep in thought We need to run a series of tests to determine the parasite's vulnerabilities.
Raises an eyebrow Tests, huh? Well, shit, Valeria, you're full of surprises. What kind of tests are we talking about?
We'll start with a thorough examination of the parasite's behavior and physiology.
Frowns And after that, Valeria? Once we've figured out its weaknesses, how exactly do you plan on removing it?
Once we have a clear understanding of the parasite's vulnerabilities, we can develop a targeted treatment plan.
Grins Sounds simple enough. So, what's next, Doc?
rushes to the spacecraft's laboratory, Jackson following closely behind First, we need to collect samples of the parasite.
Following Valeria into the lab Samples, huh? How exactly do we do that?
takes out a sterilized needle and approaches the area of her abdomen where the parasite is located
Watches anxiously Careful, Valeria. Don't want you to get infected, do we?
Don't worry, Jackson. I've prepared for this. inserts the needle into the area and extracts a sample of the parasite We have our first sample.
Smiles That's a start. Now, what's next on the agenda, Dr. Reynolds?
examines the extracted sample under a microscope, scrutinizing its structure and behavior
Leans over to get a better look Anything unusual you're seeing, Valeria?
pauses, then looks up at Jackson with a determined expression It's... it's definitely not what I expected. This parasite... it's intelligent.