John recalled Sarah explaining to the big boss about the accident in the lab and how she suspected "Dr Peggy" may have been exposed to whatever the janitor had somehow injected himself with.
The boss came across and questioned John. "Peggy, I heard there was some sort of accident. Are you alright? Are we going to be able to proceed with the demonstration?" He led the confused John to an alcove where they could talk privately
John didn't know how to answer. He knew he had to pretend he really was Dr Peggy if he wanted that $10000, but could he do her presentation? He did not think so. "Um.... I'm confused...." was all that came out of his/her mouth.
"Your creature? Is it ready? Have you been able to teach it anything? More importantly, is it ready to demonstrate?"
"The creature....." John didn't know what to say.
"Dammit Peggy! This is important. You either demonstrate progress today or your funding is cut off!"
"No, the presentation must continue" He/she remembered the doctor had stressed how important the demonstration was. "It's just I'm not feeling well, I don't know what to do..... Can we postpone it till another day?"
"The investors are all here! It's now or never Peggy! Either you do the presentation right now or you return to your lab, under guard, collect your personal belongings, and leave. In which case I will sue you for every penny you have!"
That didn't sound like a great alternative to John. He/she knew that the Doc would need the use of her lab to swap their bodies back. "I'll do it, it's just I don't know what you want me to do" John eventually conceded
"You really are a bit confused aren't you. We have gone over this multiple times. We need you to demonstrate that the Wombadillo is intelligent. Just a simple demonstration"
"Ahh... Of course....A simple demonstration"
"Okay be ready to start in 5 minutes. I'll prep the investors and explain about the drama's in your lab this morning"