Discovery

“He refuses to believe that science can describe the existence of a God! This is a wasted trip.” Ernst exclaimed disgustedly as Ray drove through the gates after their visit.

“If it makes you feel any better, I’ve got all the diaries in my briefcase.” Ray stated calmly.

“What!” Ernst screeched angrily. “If someone finds out, we’re both dead!”

“Chill, Ernst.” Ray replied. “Think. Why would the personal diaries of these scientists, who were the forefathers of quantum physics and cosmology, be with Hawking? He wasn’t even that close to them.” Ray pointed out logically. “There’s something fishy going on. Open one, Ernst, and read it. It will help with our deductions.”

There was a prolonged silence as Ernst started reading; first skimming through the pages disinterestedly, then slowly and more intently. He flung aside one diary and opened another, devouring the pages, flipping to specific pages and reading with growing horror. Diary after diary he read, quivering increasingly with an uncontrolled emotion.

“It’s impossible.” Ernst breathed, shivering despite the heat, finally turning towards his partner in anguish. “Ray! Read this!”

Ray stopped the car by the road, visibly concerned. Ernst was known to be emotional, but never had Ray seen Ernst lose his composure so completely. He took a diary and read it aloud.

“‘Any scientific theory formulated which points towards the TOG must be quashed or encrypted. Suggested encryption methods would include the addition of extra mathematical terms or removing constants within theoretical equations.’ What is the TOG anyway?” Ray’s anxiety was evident in his voice.

“What we were looking for, Ray…” Ernst slumped into the car seat, looking utterly dejected. “The Theory of God. What you just read was the agreement to hide it.”