Aw, thank you. I am quite proud of myself, really, for finally realizing that the things that inspire stories don't always belong in the final drafts--I've mucked this up before.

I am sure it belongs to a different story. It belongs to the Crazy Conspiracy Theory Apocalyptic Ending story which I will never have the patience or energy to write, as it involves loads of plot and action and stuff. I am happy to explain the Crazy Conspiracy Theory Apocalyptic Ending to anyone stuck in a long car ride with me, though. Ask boniblithe.