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Fiction

The Determined Will

Stephen Brewer’s couple are determined to argue about free will.

An old redbrick warehouse right next to the rail track dividing the city in two has become a popular downtown bar, with a shaded patio alongside the track. On a humid summer’s day, Freya and Max’s conversation is stopped for several minutes by the loud rumbling and squealing as a mile of shipping containers stacked two high trundle past them.

Freya: Being that close to such a monster is an awesome experience. I just love it! What made you choose this fantastic bar?

Max: The short answer is, it was recommended by a friend, and I thought it would be the sort of place you would like as well.

Freya: And what’s the long answer?

Max: That I didn’t choose it at all.

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