Dr. Yang scanned the platform, looking for her source, then her eyes rested on Joe, who was blissfully chomping on his Doritos. He looked like he was waiting at a bus stop for a ride rather than standing on a highly technical platform waiting for an explosion back into time. 

Unfortunately, Joe had only heard parts of Dr. Yang’s instructions in between crunches: “ . . . critical that you . . . move once I signal . . . ready. You have five seconds . . . move from your . . . area.”

Joe threw her a thumb’s up and yelled, “Got it, Doc!” Chief shot him a look, and Joe, getting the hint, stuffed his now-empty Dorito bag back into his pocket. 

“All right,” Dr. Yang said, walking toward the control room where the Boss stood waiting. “Be ready. And remember my instructions.” 

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