HELLO TO YOUR FIRST DAY AND GOODBYE TO YOUR LAST

By David Djaco

Simon rides in a car as his lawyer drives him to their upcoming meeting. They arrive at the rendezvous and Simon meets Malcolm for the first time. It's revealed that this procedure would put Malcolm's consciousness into Simon's body; effectively removing Simon. Malcolm asks Simon why he's doing this. Simon speaks about the mistakes he made in life and how he can't see a positive vision for his future anymore. Somewhat satisfied, Malcolm asks if Simon can accompany him for one last thing, for what might be their last day alive. Malcolm leads them to a bridge but is seemingly too unhealthy to cross it. Simon encourages him to get up and make it to the otherside. They arrive at a riverbank and make a promise to each other. The next day, they wake up from the operation as...