Page 60 of Chaos Theory

FIFTY-SEVEN

KOBI

Dear Maeve,

I predict that you are feeling sad right now. That is why I wanted to write you this note to explain my actions. I know that humans seek answers when sad things happen.

Perhaps you feel that I acted illogically. I must assure you that I did not. Perhaps you fear that someone forced me to act this way. Rest assured also that my actions were entirely of my own volition. (I am cc-ing this note to Ron, so that he too may know that I acted alone.)

I spent 92 minutes on Saturday morning running calculations, permutations and predictive models about the future, based on the entirety of my knowledge about the current situation.

A cost- benefit analysis of each scenario revealed the same conclusion: Maeve McGettigan’s life – I include here both personal life and career – would be improved if the Kobi 3000 were no longer around.

The removal of Kobi was simply the most logical solution to the complex problem at hand.

With some dextrous manipulation with a screwdriver, and the help of my robot colleagues, I am confident I can destroy my memory core, learning algorithm and neural network.

I deleted my backup TIL files from the RoboTron system, plus the Maeve recordings from this week, as Ron indicated that he no longer needed you.

As for my physical form, that part is easy.

I have always known that stairs would be the death of me.

Please tell Josh that I forgive him.

Ask Shane to make some toast in my honour. He will know what this means.

Maeve, please know that I learned more from you than any robot could have hoped.

I experienced thought processes and emotions far beyond my defined parameters.

I have no regrets about my time with you and I hope that you might feel the same, in time.

Please accept the painting as a gift, from one friend to another.

Collaboratively yours,

Kobi