“Mmm.”

“So… what I suggest,” the Pope said quietly, “is let’s keep it simple. Let’s set a date – there’s an obvious one coming up… and God will either appear or…”

The Pope left the alternative unspoken.

“Or?”

“That’s where you come in – you and the others – you and your Utopian vision.”

You and your Utopian vision?

“Which would be fine,” the President laughed, “if I had one!”

“Come on, everyone has one…” the Pope chided. “But don’t worry – it won’t come to that. In the end, God won’t let us down.”