Four Times Ten to the Ninth Power A.D.; Unquiet Nights Summary

Tyler is now into his second week of recovery from the injection. The symptoms are getting worse and he suffers from disorientation, physical pain resembling arthritis, and extreme rash. Diane, who is supposed to be supervising him, leaves and is nowhere to be found. Tyler recalls the day when Jason was forced by E.D. to spend a whole evening trying to repair an old lawnmower he had previously taken apart.

After a long absence, Diane finally shows up, only to tell Tyler that they have to leave right away and that a cab is waiting at the hotel's door for them. She does not give a reason other than that they have to run away from dangerous people; Tyler makes his way...