text: 's prompt: You and your team of scientists have created a gateway that transport you to anywhere in the world. But once you decide to step through it, you being to realize that you've stepped into an alternate universe. Gary went downstairs and saw his wife, Sam, making breakfast. She smiled at him, prompting Gary to kiss her on the cheek. “Hi, dear,” Gary said, “that smells heavenly.” “Thanks. So, today’s the special day, huh? Teleportation technology, right?” Gary nodded. “Yeah, but I doubt today’s going to be any different. We tried it before, and still no luck.” “Well, I’m sure you and your team will figure out something,” Sam said comfortingly. “Let’s hope.” Gary walked over to an elderly woman sitting at the dining table. He kissed her on the cheek as well. “Hey, Mom, how are you doing today?” he asked. “Where’s your father?” she said, looking a bit worried. “He should be here by now.” Gary grimaced. His father had been dead for years now. If his mother got any worse, he would have to seriously think about putting her in a home. “I’m sure he’ll be here soon enough,” he said, trying to sound convincing. His mother nodded, seeming to already forget what the conversation had been about. Moments later, Gary’s twin daughters, Jill and Eve, came downstairs to eat breakfast. Jill asked, “Hey, Dad, are you free on Saturday?” “I think so,” Gary said. “Why, you want to do something then?” “How about we watch a movie?” Eve suggested. “There’s this new movie coming out called *Captain Patriot: Great Rebellion*.” “*Captain Patriot*?” he said. “There making another one?” “Yeah, this one is where Captain Patriot’s team fights Titanium Woman’s team,” Jill said. “I thought Titanium Woman was a superhero too?” “She is. It makes sense if you saw the last one.” “I just hope Captain Patriot wins, he’s so hot,” Eve said with a dreamy look in her eyes. Gary knew his daughters were growing, but a little part of him still died when he overheard them say things like “hot” to describe anyone. Gary finished breakfast, wished his daughters a good day at school, and drove to work. While he drove, he heard a news story on the radio. Another scandal with President Robert Smith. Gary shook his head in disapproval. Once he drove up to his workplace, he went in and got everyone together to give his speech. “Today is our last chance to test this out,” Gary said to the room of scientists. “We’re going to be very busy and we’ll probably have to miss lunch. Just know that even if this doesn’t work, I’m still proud of the effort we put into this project. Now, let’s get started.” Gary and the other scientists spent hours putting the last finishing touches to their teleportation machine. They fixed certain issues, reworked some of their ideas, and prayed that all of this would be enough to get it working. Eventually, they were ready to test their machine on a quarter. The moment of truth had arrived. The coin was lying heads up on a large platform in the center of the room. The scientists pressed different buttons, pulled switches, and coordinated with another team on the other side of the country, where the coin would hopefully be transported to. Everyone gave a thumbs up, and Gary pulled the final lever. There was a flash of light in the room, and everyone held their breaths. When the light disappeared, everyone stared at the platform. To their disappointment, there was no coin. They got a call from the scientists on the other side of the country, and they confirmed that the coin was still lying tails up on their platform. Gary gathered up the scientists again. “I still stand by what I said earlier,” he said. “I’m proud of what we did. It’s better to be ambitious than not try at all. I’ll see you all next week.” He said his farewells to his coworkers, packed his stuff, and drove home. While he drove, he heard a news story on the radio. Another scandal with President Elizabeth Taylor. Gary shook his head in disapproval. Once he drove up to his house, he went in and joined his family for dinner. While Gary ate, he overheard his twin sons, Jack and Adam, talking about a movie. “I just hope Radiance wins, he’s so hot,” Adam said with a dreamy look in his eyes. “The last one was pretty good, I just hope this one is too,” Jack said. “You two talking about a superhero movie?” Gary asked. “Yeah, this one is about Radiance fighting the Warden.” “Can’t believe they're making another Radiance movie,” Gary said in disbelief. “You know, they made one when I was around your age too.” “You should watch it with us, Dad,” Jack suggested. “We were planning to watch *Warden v. Radiance* anyway.” “Why not? Are you two free tomorrow?” “Saturday? Yeah, we’re free.” When dinner ended, the twins went upstairs. Gary noticed his father nodding off. He went over to him. “Dad, you look like you’re about to fall asleep soon. Let’s get you to bed.” As Gary helped his father to his room, he couldn’t help thinking about his mother, who had been dead for years now. His mother had similar symptoms his dad was having now, and if he got any worse, Gary would have to seriously think about putting him in a home. As if he could read his mind, Gary’s father asked, “Where’s your mother? She should be here by now.” “She’ll be back today, Dad, don’t worry.” Gary replied. Gary helped his elderly father into bed and kissed him on the cheek. Gary headed upstairs and found Sam in bed, reading. “I hope there’s more room in there,” Gary said, “because I’m exhausted.” “I’m guessing you and your team didn’t figure something out,” Sam said while putting down the book. Gary shook his head. “No, unfortunately today was no different. It was the same as before, no luck.” “I’m sorry today wasn’t your special day. Teleportation technology sounded like it would’ve been wonderful.” As Gary climbed into bed and got close to Sam, he said, “Dear, you smell heavenly.” Sam smiled, prompting Gary to kiss his husband on the cheek.