Answer Key: Episode 10

It was a beautiful spring morning. During the short walk to his studio apartment, he found himself looking for differences in the landscape and people but didn’t see any changes. The air was crisp, the sun shone on the daffodils, the commuter traffic was just beginning.

He was in the building and in front of his door before another obstacle presented itself. Exactly what was the protocol here? He jittered his legs, shifted his weight back and was about to knock when he heard the metal rattle of the chain, then the handle started to turn.

“Alright, then.” Future Hal took a step back. There was a look of surprise and a faint smile playing on his lips—is that really what he looked like from the outside? There was a sparkle in this Hal’s eyes. “Not sure what’s going on here, but come out of the hallway, it might be confusing for my neighbors.” He ushered Hal in. “Coffee?”