[ WP ] The vaccine for autism has just been announced . Your anti-vax family does not know how to handle the news .

`` Breaking news, a cure for autism has been found. The groundbreaking discovery was announced today by the genetic science firm, MercuroCor, after researchers discovered the missing link in a search for a cure to this debilitating disorder which affects so many. 
 
 Testing has been successful in over 3,000 test patients spread throughout MercuroCor's various facilities around the globe. The vaccine has had a 94 % success rate in those tested, with return of numerous normal functions returning within a week of administration. Benson McCormick at our UK affiliate has more on this developing story.....'' 
 
 Eddie shot a quick look around the room. They stared at the screen as though they'd seen a snuff film. Angela sat nearby, her features vaguely locked as she continued stacking various Jenga blocks in a meticulous pattern; blissfully still aware of what even just occurred. His father locked eyes with him next, his mouth opening in sheer anger in slow motion. 
 
 `` I fucking told you...'' Eddie began bitterly, cutting his dad off. 
 
 `` You...'' His dad stammered again angrily. 
 
 `` *I fucking told you* that this could possibly be fixed someday!'' Eddie said again as he stood up full of rage, `` But I'm the crazy one here because I believed science could fix this!! What kind of fucked up shit is that??'' 
 
 `` That's no way to talk to your father!'' His mother imploded as she jumped off the couch. `` Those scientists are probably the reason your sister is in the condition she's in. IT'S ALL A BUNCH OF DAMNED LIES ED!! We should keep doing what we always do-'' 
 
 `` Doing what we always do??'' Eddie foamed, `` DOING WHAT WE ALWAYS DO?! You mean praying and hoping that one day, maybe *never*, that God will magically come down from the sky, or send an angel, and just fix Angie?! I do n't know about you but this is a sign if I've *ever* seen one!'' 
 
 `` Do n't you fucking talk to your mother like that!'' His Dad roared as he stood, Never talk like that in front of Angie again-'' 
 
 `` Or what?'' Eddie stomped, `` You'll beat my ass?? Take away the car? Kick me out of the house?'' 
 
 `` THAT'S RIGHT; KICK YOU OUT OF THE HOUSE!!'' His dad countered. 
 
 `` *LIKE I GIVE A FUCK! *'' Eddie said as he violently kicked the coffee table over. Angela whimpered in protest at the chaos unfolding, before her parents began to coddle her quietly in her corner. Angie began crying softly to herself as they held her tightly, tears staining her blouse that she wore. They glanced at Eddie with resentment for a moment. 
 
 `` You know;'' Ed's mother choked, `` We always wished it was you, and not her.'' 
 
 `` There's a vaccine for that now.'' Eddie remarked, `` But we do n't do vaccines remember? Guess you'd better pray about it some more.'' 
 
 Eddie took his car keys and stormed out the front door. They could hear him speed off down the street from inside. 
 
 `` Ed....'' Angela murmured as her parents held her some more, `` Ed....''. Angela pointed at the TV, the gesture seemingly omnipresent even though she could n't register. Her parents followed her gaze as they listened. 
 
 ``....Orders for the vaccine have been backlogged for weeks as numerous countries have vied for rights the surpluses available. Vials of the vaccine are due to reach American shores by the end of this month, with mandatory vaccinations due to be ordered in pharmacies across the nation. I'm Daniel Thompson, and with that we will return with more GNN coverage of this groundbreaking development after this commercial break....''
