The Kill

“I don’t like it”, Jack said, “Is there nothing else that could be done?” “You know it’s time, Jack”, but Robin didn’t look very pleased with the decision either. Jack turned to Barry with pleading eyes. Barry refused to meet his eye. They all knew but were just trying to push the inevitable as long as possible.

Finally, Barry said the words, “It’s time to kill.” That changed the environment in the room. The uncertainty was gone. The words were said. It was now a reality. Now it was just a matter of figuring out who would perform the act. ...