Chapter 17: Beyond Logic

As the chapter title suggests, we're entering into a narrative realm that requires the reader to go beyond logical reasoning and enlist the use of their imagination. But what do you expect from a sci-fi novel, anyway.

Here's the breakdown of this chapter's content:

1. David asking HAVAH if she could decipher Viper's captured memories. HAVAH's reply on the challenges involved, and David giving her Viper's memento with the hope that it would fill the missing link needed.

2. A snapshot of David's earlier conversation with Dr. Harper on HAVAH's emotional development.

3. David waking up and noticing some changes in HAVAH's behavior that reminded him of Viper. Yet... will it work out at this point?

4. HAVAH seemed driven by Viper's memories to seek out Olivia for advice on her new emotional awareness. In the interim, a brief, funny encounter with Shadow ensued that should invoke some laughter.

This chapter has a moving interplay between David and HAVAH that would lay the tempo for the rest of the book.

And now, on to the next...