The Story of God (17 page)

Disturbing.

God would sit in silence for a very long time, brooding, considering.

Then he would think of something.

He would try again.

This
time it would be better, he was certain of it.
This
time
his creations would love him.
This
time Satan would not be allowed to interfere.
This time it would all be different.

Out of the darkness and stillness, God would speak.

“Let there be light.”

Chris Matheson is a screenwriter whose credits include
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey,
and
Rapture-Palooza.
He lives in Portland, Oregon.