This is so very nicely done. Both characters feel true, and honest, and sympathetic. Thanks for this. (Especially since I'm first reading it after watching "Brain Storm". Gah!)

And this broke my heart: [...]Because—I can try, I will, whatever you want [...] Oh, my poor Rodney. I entirely believe that he might react this way, and this very instinct is what should tell him it's all so wrong.

Anyway: love it, thank you!