Scene 16

GLASS is in his office reading a letter that has come. MAX is working at his desk. MAX looks up and notices that GLASS looks disturbed.

MAX

What is it, doctor?

GLASS

It's a letter from the attorneys… about the twins.

MAX

The attorneys?

GLASS

Yes, the girls are turning eighteen this year, you see.

MAX

Yes?

GLASS

With the girls turning eighteen they will be considered adults.

MAX

Yes.

GLASS

They can do whatever they like after this year.

MAX

Do they have any plans?

GLASS

They don't know.

MAX

Well, if they're undecided, there's lots of—

GLASS

They don't know that they won't be under my care.

MAX

You? I'm sorry, Dr. Glass, I don't mean to— How is it that you came to— Wasn't there family who—

GLASS

You have to remember the condition they were in. Shattered, helpless little things. Relatives were contacted but they needed the constant medical attention of a doctor. It was understood that I could give them what they needed. I could ensure their survival… and I did.

MAX

You haven't told them?

GLASS

Not that they can go. Don't you tell them either. It's for the betterment of the science. We only have a few months. We need to work harder; we need to present our answer. That's why I took you on.

MAX

Can't you just share what you have?

GLASS

After ten years? We need to have figured out the bond. I must know. My girls will be gone. My time is running out.

GLASS reads.

"Considered adults and will no longer be seen as a responsibility. No longer in need of care or guardianship."