"So you just want me to sit in one side of the machine whilst you sit in the other side?"
"Exactly."
"Why?"
I was hoping he wasn't going to ask that.
"You see Jonathan, this machine no longer just augments brain functions. After years of research and even more years experimenting it can now transmit brain waves anywhere, and more importantly anywhen but only through itself."
"But you're the only person to have ever used it."
"Exactly."
I wait for the information to settle in his head.
"So... You plan on sending a thought back in time to yourself before the machine exploded. But won't that alter history and make one of those paradox thingies."
"I'm glad something I've taught you in class has stuck but you didn't pay attention during the lesson I have about multiple dimensions. What has happened will happen, there is no way of changing what has already come to pass."
"But then..."
"It's very simple Jonathan; my actions will simply create a new dimension, a new universe if you will."
"One in which you and Leela can be together."
"More importantly, a universe where I can be myself."
"I still don't understand why you need me?"
"You will act as a tether to tie me to this reality so that I am able to distinguish between the two."
"I have one more question professor. Is it safe?"
Most likely the best question I have ever been asked during my time at this university.
"Don't worry Jonathan. You will be perfectly safe. Before we start the experiment I wish to fulfill my promise to you but you must do exactly what I say. Drop out of this university and forget everything you've learnt here. In my office is a letter addressed to Cubert Farnsworth. Deliver it to him yourself on your next visit to Earth."
I activate the machine.
"Sure thing Professor, good luck." he says to me as we both sit down in the machine and the universe goes dark.
Have I fallen asleep again? I must be, I can see her in the distance.
"Leela," I scream, but my voice seems lost in the vastness in which I find myself.
I run to her getting closer and closer until I can almost touch her.
This is the point I usually wake up.
I put my hand on her shoulder. I can feel the warmth and softness of her skin. She takes hold if my hand and turns.
"Hello Fry."