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knew, Steve. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I still have no clue how this happened to me. I think I just want to know, because if I was simply blessed and I am the first, then everything we’re doing is right and just. The species is evolving and ethically we are superior to what we replaced. On the other hand, if I was infected by another, then what I am doing is of my own conception. I turn others into mass murderers. The taste of blood consumes them, as it has consumed me. My value for humanity is all but gone. When I meet a human all I want to do is rip open their chest and feast away.” Darwin hesitated. The thought aroused him once more.
    â€œYes, I feel we are superior! In every way!” Darwin crouched and placed his palm on the cold marble of the stone marker. In his dark clothes he could have been a Rodin sculpture.
    â€œOh, don’t give me that shit, Steve! You make it seem like I’m cold and callus. We finally had a chance to hit back, to make those fucking assholes die! I did it! I killed them all and I did it for you!
    â€œWhat are you saying? I’ve gone too far?” Darwin asked, but again was only greeted by silence from the headstone. “You don’t understand what it’s like. We
must
feed. I’m not human anymore and I’m not guided by those standards. How could I stop, the feeding must go on if the evolution is to continue!”
    Darwin got up off the cold grass and began to walk away. Steve yelled back at Darwin from his frigid altar.
    â€œFor fuck sakes, what is it? If you’ve got something to say, say it!”
    Steve looked solemnly onwards.
    â€œI hate it when you do this.”
    The stone looked into the sky as a donut cloud passed overhead. Darwin glanced up and saw what Steve had been looking at and it made him grin. “It’s just a donut. What of it?” It drifted over the sun casting a shade over the entire area. Darwin thought of glazed or even chocolate donuts, but neither was appealing. The picture in the sky drifted quickly and as the eye of the cloud crossed the sun the warm brilliant light shot through the hole hitting Darwin and Steve. The image was brief but clear.
    â€œThat was for me, wasn’t it? Thank you my friend. I think I understand.” Darwin returned to the headstone and again seated himself.
    â€œI…lo…” Darwin trailed off not even able to mouth the words. Instead, he asked, “So, what’s really on your mind? I get the feeling you’re holding back.” Darwin asked.
    â€œI’m wondering how long you’ve been talking to a headstone?” Caroline Lutz asked. “They told me you might be here.”
    Darwin shot back startled, “did they also mention I was not to be disturbed?”
    â€œNo one wanted to come and get you. I volunteered. I’ve heard about your privacy when you come here. I wouldn’t have come unless I thought it was urgent,” Caroline reassured.
    â€œWhat is it?” Darwin asked, rising to his feet.
    â€œThe Director of Riverview Psychiatric Institute changed his appointment from tomorrow to today and he’ll be here in less than an hour. I know how important that meeting is for us. Doctor Gagnon has already been notified and is on her way to City Hall, Tara is at the office and is prepared to host the meeting, but we knew you wanted to be there.”
    â€œThank you Caroline, you were right to come.” Darwin walked away from his friend not knowing what was on Steve’s mind. That question would have to be left for another day.
    â€œMay I ask who he was?” Caroline asked.
    â€œA good friend who should have been by my side in this. That choice was taken away from me. Now, I come here when I need guidance or companionship. It is my way of remembering a great man,” Darwin offered.
    â€œWe all remember our loved ones in different ways. If that’s what works for you, then you shouldn’t