"So who wants to go first?"
The three women now glanced at one another, all three anxious at the prospect of regaining their youth. It was finally Carolyn that stepped forward. "If you don't mind I would," she said.
Ethan smiled, gesturing towards a chair in the lab that Carolyn now sat in. As the woman now rolled up her sleeve, Ethan explained to all three of them what to expect.
"The serum will rejuvenate you to between 18 and 20," he stated as he prepared the syringe. "You will also find Carolyn that your body will become stronger physically. From the data I've collected you will be in peak condition from an athletic standpoint."
"What about Carl though," Melissa asked. "He ended up a little but younger than 18."
"Carl," Carolyn asked before glancing at Ethan. "You mean Mr. Booth?" Ethan nodded as the 50 year old gawked at Ethan. "What do you mean he was younger? Just how old is he now?"
"He appears to be physically 16 Carolyn," Ethan stated. Carolyn fidgeted slightly, did she really want to be 16 again. Ethan sensing her apprehension now tried to calm her fears.
"While it was within the normal parameters it appears to be an aberration," he said calmly. "The other test subjects have been within the desired age range. So, do you still wish to proceed?" Carolyn rubbed her chin for a moment before extending her arm. Ethan grinned as he now injected the Chronos virus into Carolyn.
"You'll feel a slight warming sensation around the injection sight," he stated. "Afterwards the sensation will spread throughout your body. Its completely painless in case you're worried though. In fact, all participants so far have rather enjoyed it."
Carolyn nodded, watching as the syringe emptied itself into her arm. As Ethan now removed the syringe, Carolyn flexed her arm tentatively, waiting for the serum to take affect. "I feel something," she said softly.
Ethan and the others now watched Carolyn curiously. Already they could see Chronos taking effect. The greys in Carolyn's hair was beginning to vanish, seemingly swallowed by her dull blond hair that was looking healthier with each passing moment. "How do I look so far," she asked.
"Its definitely working," Melissa stated. "Ethan, do you have a mirror?" Ethan nodded, handing Carolyn a small hand mirror. Tentatively the woman took it, gasping in shock as she looked at her appearance.
"Oh my God look at me," she whispered, reaching a hand up to touch her face. "I look at least 10 years younger." Carolyn now stood from her chair examining her body carefully.
Carolyn could see her body beginning to firm, the layer of fat that had begun to develop around her midsection thinning as she retreated into her 30s. Glancing at her breasts she could see them firming, losing the sag of middle age. Carolyn now reached up, undoing her bun as her hair cascaded to her shoulders.
Carolyn smiled, noting the crows feet and laugh lines smoothing out, her skin tone beginning to even, becoming healthier. Tossling her blonde locks, the now 38 year old beamed at the group.
"My hair feels thicker," the now 35 year old lawyer said happily. "And it hasn't looked this healthy in a long time. And look at my face! It's so smooth now."
"I take it you approve," Ethan asked.
"Approve," Carolyn exclaimed as she now celebrated her 30th birthday. "Ethan this is amazing!"
"And its still going," Erica whispered. "Carolyn, I think your back in your 20s now."
Carolyn looked into the hand mirror, her eyes going wide. She couldn't be more than 28 now. Carolyns face was smooth, healthy, and youthful. The womans hair having grown out slightly, now descending just passed her shoulders. As she now cupped her breasts, she found they were full and seemingly larger than before by perhaps a cup size. As she ran her hands down her side, she found her body to be lean and fit with a flat stomach with ample curves.
"Look at me," she giggled. "I'm what? 24? 25? I look ready to rejoin my sorority."
"You were in a sorority," Melissa asked.
Carolyn giggled, nodding her head as the woman became 23. "Delta Rho all the way," she exclaimed happily. Carolyn paused, her face beaming happily as she gazed at her youthful face. She looked closer to a coed now than the 50 year old lawyer she was accustomed too. Carolyns face was smooth, her eyes bright, while her body looked thin yet firm. Running her hands through her golden locks, Carolyn now began to pose as she gazed at her youthful appearance.
"Wow I definitely look like a college kid now," the 21 year old stated. "Good thing I knew how to make fake IDs." Carolyn giggled, examining her outfit carefully. Carolyns blouse fit the woman, seeming loose around her midsection, while her breasts strained the front. Running her hands down her body she could see that her skirt seemed tight around her rear and hips, while being loose around her stomach. Carolyn couldn't wait to examine herself closely when this was done just to see how flat her stomach was now. As she gazed at her legs her smile broadened. Carolyn had worn a pair of black nylons, mostly to cover the cellulite and varicose veins on her 50 year old legs. Now, 30 years younger, Carolyn could tell her legs had returned to the firm and supple appearance they had been when she was in college.
Carolyn spun, giggling like the girl she was clearly becoming. Hitting 20 and racing towards 19 the coeds face rounded slightly, her body becoming trim as her breasts became even firmer. As the changes completed, Carolyn placed her hands on her curvy hips as she smiled at the group. "So how do I look," she asked, her voice youthful as her blonde her cascaded to her upper back.
"You look ready to hit the college scene," Melissa smirked. Carolyn now turned to Ethan, hugging the muscular doctor tightly. "Thank you Ethan," she exclaimed. "You have no idea how much this means."
"Your welcome Carolyn," Ethan stated. "Just keep me posted if you experience any side effects. This is an experiment and all information will be valuable." Carolyn nodded, as the lawyer turned sorority girl now skipped away towards her office.