After Keiko jumped, I was so tense until the end of the story. I was convinced that Sam had purposefully lied just to trick Bobby into doing something horrible. The fact that it was an honest mistake simultaneously makes me feel better and worse. If Sam had been right, being caught in a rain of molten iron would be a horrific way to die so Bobby’s lie would have been a mercy, but Sam was wrong! Oh my god!
Great story (though I saw the ending coming) and great image!
Whoa! What an ending ... :(
After Keiko jumped, I was so tense until the end of the story. I was convinced that Sam had purposefully lied just to trick Bobby into doing something horrible. The fact that it was an honest mistake simultaneously makes me feel better and worse. If Sam had been right, being caught in a rain of molten iron would be a horrific way to die so Bobby’s lie would have been a mercy, but Sam was wrong! Oh my god!
Two things I learned. Never predict the end of the world. And never trick your wife into killing herself. 😉
Yeah, once Billy confirmed Keiko's death, I pretty much guessed they'd needed a mistake. Still, what a mistake for Billy to live with!
Oh bugger.
I did anticipate the ending, and you make science fun! Good job, Bill. Will you write a follow-up story? To give us some “closure”?