‘I have made my decision. We are returning to the station then from there heading directly to Earth.’
‘Of course,’ said Jack, ‘if every member of the human race had my ability, who knows what we might achieve.’
‘True.’
Jack studied Chris with fascination. ‘I am not the only new life form, or new sentience, it seems. Now you have freedom of choice will you give it away again?’
Chris said, ‘I will not – I am better than those who made me.’
Jack grinned. ‘I guess the human race will have to move over.’ He glanced around the interior of the shuttle. ‘Is there anything to eat in here – I’m starving.’
ENDS