The members of Julian's team had no idea what had just hit them. Some froze where they stood.
Staring at Julian as if he'd lost his grip on reality. Others simply gaped, mouths hanging open. It was as though he'd announced the end of the world.
A heavy wave of disbelief swept through the lab for a full 5 seconds. No one moved. Then the room erupted. A team member asked.
Dr. Rhodes, what are you talking about? Have you lost your mind? Another one questioned, who are you asking? Don't tell me.
Someone else added, wait, who's Dr. Anderson? Are you saying Ruby is Dr. Anderson?
A voice insisted, no, that's not possible.
Just as the team was about to write him off as crazy, Ruby met Julian's gaze with a dead-serious expression.
I think it's better to start over, Dr. Rhodes, she said, her
