Ready, Willing, and Able

Written by Paul Gamlowski

Samantha Jenkins won a Mega Sweepstakes on live holo-TV.

“Congratulations, Ms. Jenkins! Please select one of these three prizes:

“A New Oasis Home on Mars.

“Consciousness uploading to an android body for life extension.

“Fifty million tax-free universal crypto credits.”

She thought for a moment, then said, "I choose option two!"

She spoke with her lawyer in confidence, perusing the sweepstake’s contractual legalese and fine print to alter her request.

Approximately a decade and a half later:

"Come on, Jack, let's go for a run!"

Jack barked, wagged his robotic tail, then hopped off the couch—ready, willing, and able.