Chapter 43
Two Bells and a Timer
Corella hoped a dating angle would keep the country talking about The Internet President. Mission accomplished. It distracts from real challenges facing America. The breakup shatters None’s confidence and imperils the faith of voters in him. The stock market declines on concerns None has weakened too much to fight a do-nothing Congress.
No Astrid. No energy. No more speeches. No more audience participation. None broods on the host couch, a shadow of misery and grief. He continues a wake for his relationship. How many days will it take to accept Astrid’s love is dead? His suffering adds a melancholy tone to the show.
Corella asks None questions about Astrid. He ignores her, catatonic.
MJ finishes what None started. MJ interviews candidates on the episod
