In 1995, an acclaimed scientist named Professor William F. Shepherd invented something called a 'transdogmafier', a machine capable of turning a dog into a super-powered fighting dog, known as a 'cano-sapien'.

To create an army for his own, General Parvo kidnapped Shepherd's dog Scout and would only give him back if he could bring the blueprints of the transdogmafier to him. Shepherd complied with Parvo's wishes and gave him the blueprints. However, Parvo tricked him by giving him a bomb instead. The bomb was so powerful that it caused a crater, sending Shepherd's laboratory underground. Miraculously, Shepherd survived.

A year later, dogs were being kidnapped and turned into Parvo's creation, 'cano-mutants'. To stop Parvo, Shepherd took five dogs from around the world from five different countries: Hunter from the United States, Colleen from the United Kingdom, Blitz from Germany, Exile from Russia, and Shag from Switzerland. Together, Shepherd had formed a team called the Road Rovers, a crime-fighting dog team, each given a superpower to help them.

In 1997, the Road Rovers defeated Parvo…

…but Parvo, his cano-mutants, and his plans for complete world domination were far from over.

As Shepherd is under consideration to find new dogs to join the Road Rovers, a group of scientists, led by Professor Eugene Atwater, have been assigned by Parvo to create a new army, an army powerful enough to destroy the Road Rovers and defeat Shepherd once and for all...


June 18th, 1998

The sun rises over the Pacific Ocean. The ocean is so peaceful that it feels like nothing could disturb the water, let alone changes in weather like rain and the fish who live below. Then suddenly, Chinook helicopters fly above the ocean. There are three of them flying through the sky. On the sides of each helicopter, there is a 'GenPar' logo.

Inside the helicopters are scientists. These scientists are from all over the world and have many years of experience. Their ages range from the oldest being sixty-seven to the youngest at just twenty-two. One of the youngest in the group is an American named Max Thomas Parker, who just turned twenty-six years old on March 15th. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, but moved to a list of cities after he was born: Pittsburgh, Helena, before he and his mother finally resided in Salt Lake City, Utah.

At the age of 18, after graduating from high school, Max served in the Persian Gulf War as part of an infantry unit led by Captain Zachary Storm. He served during the entirety of the war and was honorably discharged on February 25th, 1991. Two days before he was discharged, he tried to stop Storm from firing without a direct order. For his bravery during the war, he was awarded the Medal of Honor by then U.S. President, George H. W. Bush.

As Max looked around in the helicopter, surrounded by scientists who are half of his age, he looks back at one of his colleagues, Aaron Daniel Ash, who resided in the United Kingdom. Aaron was the youngest of the scientists, at the age of twenty-two, and was fresh out of college.

Aaron looks back and notices that Max looks about as anxious as he was.

Aaron: Are you okay, mate?

Max just stares at the metal floor.

Max: Yeah.

Aaron looks around and looks back at his American colleague.

Aaron: Is it because that we're going to be working with General Parvo?

Max: Yeah, it's that. You and I are far away from home and we need to put our faith into a psycho-

Max was startled by a large growl. He looks up and notices that one of the 'cano-mutants' growled at him, hearing the word 'psychopath' almost coming out of his mouth.

Max: (stuttering) Uh, 'great leader' is what I meant.

Luckily for him, the cano-mutant stops his growling and keeps his eye on Max.

Max: (calm) A great leader to keep his word for us that he'll pay us handsomely?

Aaron: Well, as long he pays us, I'll be handling more money than what I could do with.

Max: What are you going to be doing with the money he's paying us?

Aaron: I'm not sure. How about you?

Max: I don't know either. I'll have to think about it when I'm holding it.

Aaron nods and looks back at the window farthest to him, staring at the clouds to pass the time.

To pass the time, Max takes out his journal and writes with a black pen:

June 18th, 1998

Here I am. It's only been two days since I wrote. Maybe it was because I had to take some time off writing ever since that letter arrived. I was sitting at my home back in Utah after a long shift at the research facility when I grabbed my mail. Usual stuff, bills, rent, yadda yadda yadda. But then I noticed one letter was from a 'GenPar'. I didn't recognize it at first, but then something came flying back to me.

GenPar is a private company owned by General Parvo. Nobody knows what his real name is or where he comes from. All I know is that he murdered a scientist to retrieve plans of a machine of some kind. About a year later, dogs were turned into Parvo's creation 'cano-mutants' and a 'cano-sapien' team called the 'Road Rovers' were sent from somewhere to stop Parvo.

When I first heard this, I thought 'Yeah, right'. How can something like this exist? It feels like this belongs in a movie or something. It wasn't until I started researching the stories that I realized, the Road Rovers and the cano-mutants were not a fantasy. What amazed me more than the cano-mutants was the Road Rovers. They show incredible signs of human intelligence and fighting abilities. The golden dog has super speed, the husky has ice and heat that come out of his eyes; I could just go on and on talking about their powers. I know that these 'dogs' are something else. Perhaps, some scientist's experiment or a private project?

Anyway, after noticing the letter and who sent it, naturally, I decided to open the letter. It was all typed and it said, 'Hello. You have been selected, along with hundreds of other scientists like you, to aid me in something. I can't tell you right now what it is, but I would be most honored if you would join me. You will be paid handsomely for this. Please respond within 72 hours. A piece of paper with the location to be picked up is enclosed with the letter. General Parvo'.

At first, I thought someone was scamming me. Like it was a joke. But then the thought came to me. What if he is telling me the truth? If I had the money, my whole life could change. I knew that I should've thought about it more, but the thought of being paid 'handsomely' stroke me. How can I refuse an offer like that? I responded to the company in a written letter that I would be going and looked at the location where it was enclosed. I told my mother that I was going to be going on a business trip and I told her that I would contact her as much as I can. I also told her to watch over my house when I'm gone.

Now, here I am, sitting in a helicopter (like the one I was in during my time in the Gulf War) awaiting to meet Parvo. The more we go in, the more I get anxious. I guess I'll stop writing for right now until we get there. I'm wishing myself luck.


Thirty minutes have passed since Max had written in his journal. The Chinook helicopters arrived at what looks like a deserted island, an island that looked like it had not been inhabited for years. At the center of the island laid a volcano, which looked like it stretched hundreds of feet in the air. The helicopters start descending onto three platforms, which have been raised from the sandy shore.

Aaron: I guess this is our stop.

Max: (sighs) Yep.

The three platforms merge into one and start descending below the island. The platform descends further and further until it stops at the bottom of a large room that stores aircraft. A group of humans, wearing their standard red and black uniforms, walk into the room to dismiss the scientists from the helicopters. Each of the scientists was dismissed and got into groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Max and Aaron are part of Group A. The men and women tell the scientists to move on to the next room. The scientists heed the voice of authority and walk out of the room in straight lines, emptying the room.

The scientists are led to a large meeting room. In the room are many tables and chairs that are enough for the scientists to sit at. The scientists sit on their chairs at their assigned tables. Max and Aaron sit at their table, located near a lectern that has a microphone on it. A man and a woman close the door that the scientists came from and stand in front of it.


Then, a door, the farthest from the lectern, opens. The first who comes out is a slender, long black-haired woman wearing a black and red uniform, with a metal helmet on her head. Nobody knows what her real name is or where she comes from, other than she is known as The Groomer, or Groomer for short. This woman caught Max's attention and he was awe-struck. He had never seen a woman that glamorous before. The second who comes out is a tall, large muscular man wearing a black top shirt and beige pants. The man has a metal helmet on his head and has a mechanical right arm and a mechanical left leg. Max being spellbound changed into fear, but Max was able to keep his cool and not show any fear in his face. The man that Max is staring at is none other than General Parvo. Parvo goes to the lectern to speak to the scientists.

Parvo: (clears throat) Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. My name is General Parvo. Some of you may know who I am, some of you may not, but I am your leader. You will heed my authority and listen to what I say. The person on the right is Groomer. Heed to her authority as you heed to mine. I am sure you all are wondering why I have brought you here. It's a matter of personal business. I have brought you all here to do something for me to get rid of this.

Parvo takes a remote control device and presses one of the buttons, which turns on a large screen on the wall. On the screen, we see pictures of what looks to be dogs, but they were human-like wearing grey and blue uniforms. There were six of them; a Golden Retriever, a Rough Collie, a Siberian Husky, a Doberman, an Old English Sheepdog, and a Rottweiler. The Rottweiler is strapped to a gurney, wearing a straitjacket and a muzzle. The scientists looked at the pictures of the dogs and some of them started laughing.

Male Scientist: That is what you need us for?

Female Scientist: What do we look like to you, pest control?

The laughter of the scientists caused Parvo to be annoyed, but he remains calm and brings attention to them.

Parvo: If you please. What you see are data files that I have collected on what I call my enemies. These are not your average house dogs. They are the Road Rovers. They are a team of cano-sapiens who have been a thorn on my side for a couple of years now. As you work with me, you may have to go out there in the field. If you see any of these mutts, be aware. I will go through the files to show you what you're in for if you happen to be encountered by them.

Parvo presses a button on the remote control, which makes the computer screen switch to the profile of the Golden Retriever.

Parvo: This mutt is a Golden Retriever from the United States named Hunter and is the leader of the team. He may seem to be oblivious and absent-minded, but do not underestimate him. I made that mistake during my last encounter with these mutts, which led me to my downfall. He has super-speed as his power, so trying to catch him might not be the best idea.

Parvo switches to the profile of the Rough Collie.

Parvo: This is a British Rough Collie named Colleen. Martial arts is what this dog is perfect in. You should also not underestimate her since she can overpower you. I've seen what she can do to my men, even some to my strongest. I suggest you use extreme caution if you encounter her.

Parvo switches to the profile of the Siberian Husky.

Parvo: This is a Husky from Siberia known as Exile. As far as I can tell, he is the strongest and the most versatile on the team. He has ice and heat beams, great strength, and incredible endurance for a husky. Be careful with this one because he can use his ice and heat beams on you and can overpower you with his strength.

Parvo switches to the profile of the Doberman.

Parvo: This is a German Doberman named Blitz. He may seem to be idiotic, but do not be so certain of that. He has incredible bite strength and long claws. Please be sure that you start growing eyes on the back of your head because this dog prefers to bite his enemies on the, shall I say as he puts it, 'tushies'.

Parvo switches to the profile of the Old English Sheepdog.

Parvo: This dog is an Old English Sheepdog named Shag. So far, I don't see this dog being much of a threat, other than that he also has great strength, but he never shows it because he is the most cowardly of the team. You should have no problems with this one.

Parvo switches to the profile of the Rottweiler.

Parvo: Lastly is this Rottweiler named Muzzle. He is one of my failed experiments from the past. What I mean is that I was unsuccessful in turning this dog into my first cano-mutant for my army due to my prototype cano-mutator having defects. Because of that, he remains in his canine form, but that doesn't mean he is far from being harmful. He is by far the most dangerous and the most destructive of the team. Be careful if they remove his restraints and release him because he will wreak havoc upon you. Many of my men have fallen victims to his ferocity. I only suggest that the right thing to do if you encounter him is to run away from him as fast as you can. If you can find a way to kill him before he does any more harm to you, please do so.

Parvo pushes a button that turns off the computer screen. The scientists start muttering to themselves.

Aaron: Hey, Max, you think I have a chance with that Collie?

Max: (quietly) Aaron, this is not a time for romance!

Parvo hears this and walks to Max and Aaron's table.

Parvo: Do you two want to add anything to this orientation?

Max: (calm) No, sir. We're just excited to get out there and whoop the living crap out of Krypto's pals, that's all.

The scientists behind him start to laugh. Parvo is unamused by this comment.

Parvo: Well, look what I brought in; not a scientist, but a comedian. I admire your sense of humor. I think you can impress my men with your jokes. Wouldn't you like that?

Max: Not exactly. I'm just here to work for you and to-

Parvo angrily bangs the table with his mechanical hand, breaking the table in half.

Parvo: Not make a joke out of me again! Am I right?!

Max is startled by this but remains calm.

Max: Yes, sir. I am sorry that I offended you and I promise not to do it again.

Parvo calms down after hearing what Max said but still looks at him with an angry look.

Parvo: Just so you know, I will be keeping my eyes on both of you. I expect better behavior from you, Mr…?

Max: Max.

Parvo gives him a look as a way of saying 'Your full name'.

Max: Max Thomas Parker.

The name 'Parker' started to change Parvo's face. It was like a chill started to come down onto his spine and it never stopped tingling. Max was looking at Parvo, noticing his face changing from being stern to being worried. Aaron notices this and looks back at Max and Parvo and looks worried as Max is.

Aaron: (stammering) And my name is Aaron Daniel Ash.

Parvo changes his expression to go back to being stern and looks at Aaron.

Parvo: Sorry. I lost my train of thought. As I said, I'm keeping my eyes on you two and I expect better from both of you. Understand?

Max and Aaron: Yes.

Parvo: Good.

Parvo walks back to the lectern, leaving Max and Aaron confused and bewildered as to why Parvo acted like that when Max said his last name is 'Parker'.

Parvo: Now then, does anyone want to add anything else?

A female scientist raises her hand and Parvo notices her

Parvo: Yes?

Female Scientist: You kept rambling about cano-sapiens and cano-mutants. What exactly are they?

Parvo: Well, as I explained, cano-sapiens are super-powered dogs. Their powers vary and they can be dangerous. My cano-mutants have a similar trait, though my army is more advanced than those mutts. I take dogs from around the world and put them into a machine called a 'cano-mutator'. After undergoing the transformation, they become ferocious and strong monsters. I've been successful with this for about a year until I was… defeated. I'm sure you'll figure out the rest of the answers as you'll be accompanied by them for as long as you work with me. Anybody else before we move on?

A male scientist raises his hand and Parvo notices him.

Parvo: Yes?

Male Scientist: So, if we help you with your problem, what's in it for us?

Parvo: (snaps his finger) Aha! I was just about to get to that. I am trying to find ways to get back at the Road Rovers and I'm no having luck with my current army, so I need you guys to help develop an army for me that will aid with my current army to defeat the Rovers. I want this army to be far more powerful than my cano-mutants and I will no longer have to worry about the Rovers anymore. During your time here, you will be working with this man.

A tall man comes through the same door as Groomer and Parvo came from. The man is wearing a white lab coat with dark pants and a red bow tie. The man has grey hair with balding on the top, a grey beard, and wears wired round glasses. He stands next to Parvo.

Parvo: This is Professor Eugene Atwater. I have worked with him in the past and I couldn't have picked a better man to work with a bunch of scientists than him. You will be making a new army for me as you work with him. If any of your ideas are perfect for an army, then we shall use them. Once we create this new army, all of you will be paid handsomely for your work. Exactly, ten million U.S. dollars.

This causes the scientists to be in shock and start applauding. Parvo simply puts his hand up for the scientists to stop.

Parvo: I know. It's a lot of money to be having in your pockets. If you do not have the resources to use this money, then we will simply transfer the money to your national currencies. You can do the math on that.

Aaron: (quietly) Ten million U.S. dollars?

Max: (quietly) I know.

Parvo: Now, all I wish of you people is good luck in your work. If I… we succeed, then nobody will stop us, not even a team of mutts. Any questions?

The scientists look at each other and then look back at Parvo.

Parvo: No? Then good luck to all of you. Groomer.

Groomer walks to the lectern, speaking in her crisp Scottish accent.

Groomer: Ladies and gentlemen, we will now dismiss you guys to get your I.D. cards, standard uniforms, and equipment. Group A will go with me and Groups B and C will go with Professor Atwater. So, Group A, follow me, and Groups B and C, follow Atwater.

The scientists heed the voice of Groomer and go into their groups and follow their leaders to get their issued equipment. Parvo goes to Atwater.

Parvo: (whispers) After they get comfortable, get me a blood sample from Mr. Parker, professor.

Atwater: (whispers) For what?

Parvo: (whispers) I'll tell you later, just get me a sample.

Atwater: (whispers) Yes, sir.
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In a hallway, Max and Aaron are following Groomer to their bedrooms. They are holding their issued equipment in their arms (lab coats, IDs, etc.) They all stop at the end of the hallway with a door on the right. Near the door on the wall is a black box with a red light on.

Groomer: Here we are. Now, to open this door, you take your ID and put it near this black box like this.

Groomer takes her ID and puts it near the black box, which turns the light from red to green. The door unlocks and Groomer puts her hand on the steel handle and opens the door. She also turns on the light to the room and allows Max and Aaron to go in first. They both walk into the room and are amazed as to what's in the room.

Max and Aaron: Whoa…

In the room was a queen-sized mattress on a bed with a nightstand next to it with an alarm clock. On the bed were grey sheets and white pillows in grey pillowcases. Beside the bed was a white mini-fridge with refreshments in it and a big sliding door. Near the bed was a desk with a Windows 98 laptop on it. Across the bed was a Phillips flat-screen TV with a media center, which had a VCR and radio, with a selection of VHS's to watch and CDs to listen to. Near Max was a door that had a bathroom in it. In the bathroom were a running toilet and a shower that was a glass shower with a ceiling shower head. Also in the bathroom was a sink that had three mirrors above it, with the two mirrors that open to put toiletries in, and also laundry bags under it. The floor, walls, and ceiling are metal, which didn't surprise Max or Aaron, considering the rooms they have been to up to this point were like that.

Aaron: Well, it ain't The Savoy, but it'll do.

Groomer is unamused by this comment.

Groomer: Are you done, Mr. Ash?

Aaron shakes his head to say 'yes'.

Groomer: Good.

Groomer walks around the room and shows the two around.

Groomer: Mr. Parker, this here is your bed. Fresh sheets and bedding. We wash them after two weeks, along with the dirty clothes that you put in a laundry bag, which I will get to in a minute. Near the bed are a nightstand and a mini-fridge with refreshments inside. Right here is a desk where you do your work. It also has a laptop on it. Over here is a flat-screen TV with cable so you can watch any channel you want. Under the TV is a media center where there is a VCR and a radio. Down here are a selection of movies on VHS to watch and a selection of CDs to listen to.

Groomer walks to the door to the bathroom and opens it and also turns on the light to it.

Groomer: Right here is your bathroom. We have running water in the sink and shower and a running toilet. We have three mirrors. You can open these two to put any toiletries in there. Under here is a laundry bag with your name on it. Just put them in here and send it down the vent, which is down the hall. Now, if you follow me, Mr. Ash…

Aaron follows Groomer who opens the sliding door to reveal another bedroom, which is about the same as Max's.

Groomer: …this is your bedroom. It's about the same as your colleague's. Bed, desk, TV, bathroom, yadda yadda yadda. So, will there be anything else?

Max: Chocolate mints under the pillows?

Groomer shakes her head and sighs. She then looks at Max.

Groomer: Are you two always going to be this humorous?

Max: If you mean all the time, then no. We won't be-

Groomer: Good. Because we find this behavior childish and it doesn't have a right to be here. If you don't think that we have the guts to send you two back from where you came from, then you are wrong. We sent you here on a serious mission and that is to create a new army for Parvo, no matter what your ideas are, as long as it's perfect enough for him. Believe me, when I say this, me and Parvo will be sure that you never came here in the first place. Do I make myself clear?

Max: (nods) Yes, ma'am.

Groomer looks at Aaron.

Aaron: (nods) Yes.

Groomer goes to leave but turns around.

Groomer: And you two…

Max and Aaron look at her.

Groomer: (lightly smiles) …have a nice time here.

Groomer leaves the room and closes the door.

Aaron: She sure is a bit bossy, for a lady.

Max: And she does have the looks of one.

Aaron looks at Max.

Aaron: Are you saying that you have the hots for her?

Max: No, I'm simply stating that she embodies the features of a boss.

Aaron: I still think that's flirting.

Max: Look, you believe what you want to believe what it is and that's your business. I just like how she looks.

Aaron: (sighs) Whatever. I'm gonna go to my room and relax for a minute.

Max: Yeah, I'll do that too.

Aaron goes into his bedroom and closes the sliding door. Max sits on his bed and lies down.

Max: God, what am I doing here?

After staring at the ceiling for several minutes, Max looks at the desk and notices a note saying, 'Open the drawer. Read the files inside.' He throws the note away, saying to himself that he'll read them later. He then goes to the TV to look at the media center. He opens the media center.

Max: Wow, this is a lot of stuff to watch and listen to, but where is the PlayStation or Nintendo 64?

Max looks for a movie to watch. One caught his eye, 1973's Enter the Dragon.

Max: Ooh, nice.

Max takes the tape out of the cover and places it in the VCR. He goes to the mini-fridge and opens it to find a selection of drinks: bottled water and cans of soda like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Mountain Dew. He takes a can of Mountain Dew.

Max: Well, I haven't had these in a while.

Max opens the can and takes a sip of the soda.

Max: Ah, that hit the spot.

Max places the soda on the nightstand and lies down to watch the movie.


Four hours have passed since Max had watched his movie. He is now sitting on an office chair at the desk typing on the laptop. Aaron is sitting on Max's bed watching TV. Someone knocks on the door.

Max: Come in.

Atwater puts his ID on the black box, which unlocks the door. Atwater opens the door and goes into the room with items in his hands to draw Max's blood.

Atwater: Mr. Parker, Parvo has ordered me to make sure that some of the scientists draw their blood for health purposes. This is to be sure that you are healthy to work with us.

Max looks at Aaron confused then looks back at Atwater.

Max: Ok.

Atwater: Good.

Atwater puts the items down and gets a tourniquet.

Atwater: If you can just roll up your sleeve on your right arm, that'll be good.

Max does what Atwater tells him to. Atwater puts the tourniquet around Max's right arm as tight as he can. He puts chloroform on the vein and injects it with a butterfly needle. He then puts a vial at the bottom of the tube, where the blood extracts. Max looks down at the needle, watching his blood go into the vile.

Max: May I ask you a question?

Atwater: Sure.

Max: Why does he want my blood?

Atwater looks at Max, staring into his blue eyes, knowing that he can't tell the real answer, but shakes his head.

Atwater: He's just curious about your health.

Atwater removes the vial and puts a cap on it. He then puts a cotton cloth over the needle and removes the needle from Max's arm. Max puts his hand on the cotton cloth, putting pressure on it. Atwater turns to leave with him holding the items on his arm and opens the door.

Aaron: Wait! What about me?

Atwater turns to Aaron.

Atwater: He's not worried about you, Mr. Ash. You're good.

Atwater leaves and closes the door. Max goes back into typing.

Aaron: That was weird.

Max: What was?

Aaron: Atwater. He needed your blood and not mine?

Max: There's nothing to worry about, Aaron. I'm sure it's just standard procedure for the newly recruited.

Aaron: (nods) I'm still wondering why Parvo was acting like that when he heard you say 'Parker'. What makes you think why he acted like that?

Max stops typing and turns around in his office chair to look at Aaron.

Max: Well, I guess when he heard 'Parker', it must have reminded him of someone from the past, like someone he met a long time ago. But, who knows? We may never know.

Max yawns and looks at the clock on his nightstand and sees that it's 10:00 P.M.

Aaron: Tired?

Max: Yeah. It's been a long day.

Aaron: I think I'll get some sleep too.

Aaron gets off Max's bed and goes to the sliding door and opens it.

Aaron: Goodnight, Max.

Max: (smiles) Goodnight, Aaron.

Aaron closes the sliding door and Max closes the laptop. He looks around the room before going into the bathroom to brush his teeth. After doing this and putting on nightclothes, Max goes back to his bed and takes out his journal, and writes:

I made it into Parvo's base. A lot bigger than I expected.

The first thing we went through was a presentation of the Road Rovers. I know it would be interesting to some who had never heard of them before, but for me, it was boring. I already read about them about a year ago, so to hear that information again, though interesting information, was a boring experience. Aaron, my British colleague, asked me if he had a chance with that Collie during that presentation. A human wanting to date a Road Rover? Ridiculous. I simply told him that it's not the time to act all Mr. Lonely Hearts. Parvo must have heard me as he went straight to our table. When he got to our table, I felt like wanting to kill Aaron for putting us in this situation. Parvo angrily slammed on the table during a conversation we had, causing it to break in half. I was surprised at how strong he was. I apologized and he tells me that he will keep his eyes on us (more like he needs to keep his eyes on my 'colleague'). He then asked me for my full name, so I said it, and… I don't know how to explain this. When I said 'Parker', his face changed. It went from being stern to confused. I don't know whether if 'Parker' reminded him of someone he knew in the past or if he knew that name from somewhere. I guess I'll never know.

Anyway, he continued with the presentation and told us that we scientists need to develop a new army for him. If things go well, we would be paid with, and I am not making this up, ten million U.S. dollars. Ten million dollars! With that money, I can use it for the research facility back in Utah where we're trying to develop cures for cancer and other diseases to the human body!

After the presentation, we were broken into groups again to get our issued equipment (IDs, lab coats, the usual). After that, Aaron and I were taken to a hallway by Groomer for our bedrooms. The bedrooms are amazing! I'm sitting on a queen-sized mattress with nice quality sheets and bedding. On one side of the bed is a nightstand and on the other is a mini-fridge filled with water and sodas. Near the bed is a desk that has a laptop on it. Across the bed is a flat-screen TV with a media center under it so I can watch movies and listen to music. I have a bathroom that has a running sink, toilet, and shower. There is a sliding door in this room where Aaron has a bedroom that is almost exactly like mine. It feels like I'm in a luxurious hotel room; guess I know how he likes to treat his guests.

I'm getting a little bit tired so I'm just gonna call it a day and stop writing. I hope this has been worth it. I can't wait to hold that money in my hands.

After Max is done writing, he puts his journal and pen under the mattress and gets under the covers. He takes the remote control and turns the channel to an animal documentary. He left it on and stared at the screen until he started feeling tired (this is a habit he has after he came home from the Persian Gulf). Ten minutes later, he soon closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.