Nathan remembered Brooke screaming and the world crumbling before his eyes. He watched Brooke die in the chaos and had no memory of how he got into the MoonEx bound ship.
"Virtual reality, Nathan. The shockwave must have been the introductory signal." She stated calmly.
Nathan knew exactly how the concept worked but couldn't believe it was used in such an elaborate terrorism scheme. It all made sense to him now. The best way to kidnap the brightest minds in the world was to make them feel they weren't kidnapped. No one will try to escape when there was nothing to escape to. He had to give it to the Colonel. The man was a brilliant mastermind.
"I saw images of the crumbling Earth from the window of the spaceship that brought me to MoonEx. It was like watching a movie. Those windows were screens, weren't they?"
He didn't need Nurse Reese to reply. The answer was right there in front of him.
"Why did Borgina let me believe all of it? There's no way she wouldn't have known."
"She must have done it to keep you away from Brooke. Listen, Nathan. From the first time I walked into your apartment, it was obvious to see Borgina cared for you. Unfortunately, you only had eyes for Brooke. Think about it this way. On MoonEx, Brooke will no longer be a threat." Nurse Reese replied.
Nathan didn't want to believe Borgina would keep a secret like that from him. She always looked out for him. Why would she allow him believe the pack of lies the Colonel told when she knew the truth?
"There has to be another explanation. Borgina has looked out for me my entire life." He stated.
"...and loved you through it. Is it that difficult to see?"
Nurse Reese recounted the 'Nathan's mine' message she found on her computer screen and showed Nathan her severed lower limb lying against a wall in the apartment.
"Borgina did that?"
"Yes she did. I don't know what else she's capable of but I'm sure she'll do whatever she has to, as long as it keeps you with her. That includes sabotaging whatever plans you have of leaving."