The Price Of Humanity by Kip Nelson

Author:Kip Nelson [Nelson, Kip]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-26T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Since he had been back home he'd been thinking about her much more than he had in the previous years. She'd always had good advice, and always was able to keep him on the straight and narrow. He wished that she was with him now, because he had no doubt she'd be able to tell him what to do.

Although he was loathe to admit it, there was some truth in what his father had said. He had shied away from life after his relationship with Angela ended for the final time and retreated into his world of video games. It was a world he was a master of, where he did not doubt himself at all and had extreme conviction in all of his choices. He was a champion, and it was time that he made sure he didn't forget it. It was easy to follow doubt and hide away in the study, letting everyone else analyze his decision, but that wasn't in Tillman's character. He recalled memories of how he had battled all comers to extend his domination of video game championships, putting in the hours every day to hone his skills, making sure he fed his body and his mind.

He would not crumble in the face of the apocalypse. He would not fail now. It had already taken its toll, and he would not see this community break apart because of his decision. He knew it was the one that had to be made, he only hoped that people would be able to see that.

He also knew that the longer he spent in this study the more intense the speculation would become, and the stronger the feelings against him. He had to show his face and defend his actions, because he was sure he had made the right call here.

“Come on, Major, let's go and face the music,” Tillman said.

When he gave Khan the choice of living another day Tillman knew he would have to answer for it, but he hadn't expected his father to react so vehemently. Then again, given what his father had done with Javier it shouldn't have come as a surprise.

He opened the door, and as soon as he did so he heard the conversation in the front room die down. He cleared his throat and entered the living room. His family and friends were there. He was grateful that the rest of the community wasn't. It would be easier to convince these people first, get them on his side, and then work his way around to the rest of the community.

As he entered, all eyes fell on him. To his dismay, he didn't see support in all of them. Greg and Penelope offered wan smiles, as did Morelle. His father was sitting in his usual chair, pointedly not looking at Tillman. Jessica and Anthony were on the floor. Jessica had her head bowed, and her long hair was covering her face. Ana was standing by his father.

“So, I'm guessing you're all going to have some questions for me,” Tillman said.

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