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Jasper’s jaw dropped with both surprise and joy when Hank approached him with a steady, manageable stride. He’d hoped that the serum he’d injected into the zombie leader would help him be more mobile, but what he saw far exceeded his expectations.

Giving himself a mental pat on the back for the strides he was making with his research, he flashed a broad, toothy smile at his friend and said, “You walk almost as good as me.”

“It’s a miracle,” Hank said with ease.

A loud gasp escaped the scientist as he practically shouted, “You talk as good as me!”

Hank smiled, nodded, and said with a joyful tone, “Like I said. It’s a miracle.”

Rushing to Hank’s side, Jasper’s voice had an excited urgency as he added, “I need to check your vitals.”  Placing his hand on the zombie leader’s upper arm, he guided him to the nearest chair and said, “Sit h