Jump Starting the Universe

by John David Buchanan

  “We call those harvest moons back home,” said Blackie to Joules. “Every year about the time of the fall harvest they look spectacular; they’re huge, maybe not that big,” he said nodding toward the horizon, “and back home they’re yellow. Sometimes red or orange,” he continued, “but mostly yellow.”

  “Is there a way to get back home,” asked Joules.

  “Sure,” said Wayne, “we just have to jump backwards; isn’t that right Amelia. The sun was rising behind them and the giant purple moons were now resting on the edge of the horizon.

  “Yes,” she said showing them the front of the Jump Starter that was still in her hand - the red button looked naked protruding out of the front side of the casing all by itself, “If we can find the silver retainer ring.”