There was an epidemic break out. People were dying. The two researchers were working night and day for a cure. Even though there work is tedious, they are so caught up in the moment that they do not feel it. They both understand that they are very close to a solution that will be able to battle the epidemic break out. One of the researchers but down what she was doing to see what the outcomes will be of the other researcher. There is a feeling of suspense and fear of whether or not the final mixture will be the one or not; whether more people will have to suffer, or wheter they will be saved. 
