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The Beginning of Eternity - Epilogue Smithers, an old man of 85, approached the coffin-like cryotube where Burns lay frozen in his bedroom beside the master bed. He peered into the glass enclosure at his beloved. For the last forty years, he had frozen himself a month or two at a time, alternating with months he spent up and about conducting his business and enjoying Smithers' company. He had insisted at first that this was so that he could prolong his life as much as possible so that he might live long enough for medicine to progress to the point of conferring him virtual immortality, but when Smithers had offered to freeze himself with him

The Beginning of Eternity - Chapter Fourteen “Why are these numbers so high? Why is that red light flashing? And what's that alarming sound?” He opened his mouth once more to summon his dear friend, Waylon Smithers, Sr., but a hand clasped around his mouth from behind. “Shut up. I am you from the future, and unless you want to see Smithers Senior die in a terrible accident, you will do exactly as I say.” The elder Burns stepped in front of his younger self. The older Smithers in turn clasped his hand around the older Burns. “Monty, you have to let me die.” “What?” said both Burnses, voices m

The Beginning of Eternity - Chapter Thirteen “Yes, Mr. Burns, what can I do for you?” said Professor Frink, opening the door to his laboratory. “This may sound preposterous, but I assure you, it is the unabashed truth,” said Burns, stepping inside. “In the future, you will use a time machine to go back in time to 1955 to prevent the death of Waylon Smithers, Sr.” “I'm afraid I don't understand. Waylon Smithers, Sr. is still alive; it's his son who – glavin! I get it now! Apparently my future self succeeded – or rather, will succeed.” “I need to know whether Waylon Junior wo

The Beginning of Eternity - Chapter Twelve Smithers Senior gripped Monty's shoulders with insistent fury. “What the hell was he doing here? Why was he using your private trap door? This is your fault, you withered old hobgoblin!” He shoved him back, propelling him to the floor. Burns' eyed widened in fright, but the kernel of truth in the accusation kept him from moving as his old friend and associate advanced on him with a nigh murderous rage. Smithers bent down and grabbed him by the collar, held him up, dangling. Age had not ravaged his physical prowess so nearly as it had for Burns, but his physical advantage alone could only

The Beginning of Eternity - Chapter Eight John, Waylon and his father, and Mr. Burns walked into Luigi's together where the owner greeted them in a thick Italian accent. “Welcome to Luigi's! Would you-a like to try today's special?” Waylon Senior said, “Oh? What's that?” “A cheese pizza.” “Thanks, but I'd like the chicken fettuccine alfredo.” Mr. Burns said, “And I'll have the veal parmigiana.” “And you?” said Luigi, turning to Waylon Junior. “Veal parmigiana sounds good to me.” “And I'd like the lasagna,” said John. Mr. Burns said, “

The Beginning of Eternity - Chapter Seven Waylon Junior rapped at the door to Burns' office. “Sir? I'm here to set up your computer.” “Excellent. Come in,” he said, and Waylon stepped inside, then slowly, nervously approached his desk with the computer case in hand. Why did I agree to come here? I'm not going to have an affair with him; that would be ridiculous. I'm happy with John... Aren't I? But he's a lonely old man, and if I can bring a little happiness to him in the twilight of his life, why shouldn't I? Not happiness like sleeping with him; I couldn't betray John like that. But a little flirting wouldn't hurt