LOVE AND LOVERS
by
TOD HOWARD HAWKS
Chapter 30
Humanity has had a hard time growing up, Jon thought as he stood looking out the hotel window.
"Jon...," said Mr. Ly.
"Yes, Mr. Ly," replied Jon.
"I have updates I'd like to share with Bian and you," said Mr. Ly.
"Of course," said Jon.
The three took a seat.
"I have extremely good news. First, let me talk about Earth's greatest existential threat: nuclear holocaust," said Mr. Ly. "My friends and I know the whereabouts of every hydrogen bomb on Earth. Many are known worldwide; others are kept secret. Further, we have developed a way to render everyone of them useless, whether launched or not. Our method cannot be detected. Earth will never be destroyed by hydrogen bombs.
"Further, we have developed a way to desalinate ocean water, thereby creating potable water, cheaply and limitlessly, for human consumption and agriculture. Nuclear power will need not be used to realize this goal."
All three sat silent. Bian and Jon, stunned, joined hands.
Finally, Jon said, "Mr. Ly, this is, of course, incredible news! It will be hard not to shout this to the world now and forever!"
"You are correct, Jon, but we will not make these discovers public until several months before the vote on CAMPAIGN FOR EARTH takes place.
"My friends are as smart as Bian and you. They are determined to save Earth. They use their power to empower others, not to oppress them. Now they will use their genius to right all other wrongs that afflict humankind. Their wisdom, their fortitude,, their bravery--all are love!"