TOO CLOSE TO HOME
Chapter 1
The bell rang signaling the end of classes for the day at Calsci. In the Mathematics department Professor Charles Eppes closed his text book and said, "Don't forget to study for the test tomorrow."
"Yeah, Yeah, Professor. We know," one of the girls said. She gathered up her books and headed for the door, quickly followed by the rest.
Charlie watched them leave, waiting for the classroom to empty before walking over to the chalkboard. After giving the somewhat simplistic equations one last look, he picked up an eraser and began to methodically clean off the board.
A knock on the door drew his attention to where his colleague Professor Larry Fleinhardt stood in the doorway. "Charles, am I interrupting anything?"
"Nope. I was just getting ready to head out," Charlie replied. He set down the eraser and dusted off his hands. "So, what can I help you with?"
I was hoping that you might be able come up with some calculations to go with my latest dimensional theory."
"No problem. I'll see what I can come up with tomorrow," Charlie replied. He began straightening papers on his desk. "Right now I'm helping Don out with a project."
"Trying to predict the unpredictability of humans?" Larry asked.
"Yeah. Something like that. Hey, why don't you walk with me over to my office? You can spell out exactly what you want," Charlie suggested. He picked up his books and headed for the door.
"An excellent idea, Charles," the older man agreed. He stepped out of the room and waited for Charlie to lock up.
"So, exactly what do you want?" Charlie spoke over his shoulder as they headed for the stairs.
"It's actually quite simple," Larry started to explain."
