Chapter 4: The Choice
Jimmy opens his eyes. There is a bright light. Everything feels soft to the touch. There is a smell so sweet and natural, it's indescribable; sort of like the first day of spring after a long rain but better.
Jimmy asks aloud, "Where am I? Am I dead?"
A booming voice answers, "Jimmy YOU ARE NOT DEAD BUT WE DO HAVE A PROBLEM."
"Are you god?"
"I AM THE ONE YOU REFER TO AS GOD, YES."
"What did I do?"
God transforms himself into a human form.
"Come sit down, lets talk. Would you like a drink and a snack?"
"Sure, sounds good."
A plate of cookies and a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade appear on a table.
"Wow, this is so good."
"Only the best; this is heaven you know."
Jimmy politely laughs at God's humor.
"So lets talk about this problem. If you choose to change the past, I'm sorry to say, your world will suffer greatly."
"If you're talking about the ice caps melting, I've already formulated a solution in my head. I can still save the Earth!"
"It's something else Jimmy, if Dexter and Cindy never have children, then Cindy's 7th child, who was born on the 7th month on the 7th day, won't be born. In the year 2027, a deadly disease will arrive on Earth. If Goddard is not born, the cure will never be found. Human beings will cease to exist! You must choose between bring Cindy back or saving the world!
Which would you like him to do? Be with Cindy, or save the world. Tell us!
