March 4th, 1947 was the day my life changed forever.

I worked at a newspaper. I was covering a seminar on some new technology. I had a minor degree in Applied Physics so I was very interested. Even better, the seminar was to be hosted by the one and only Cave Johnson from the breakthrough Aperture Science Innovators. The moment that my boss brought this seminar up, I instantaneously raised my hand and said, "I'll do it!"

I walked in to find about a hundred reporters in the room. There were about one thousand people in there. Scientists, journalists, even skeptics showed up. On the stage was a big bulky thing under a sheet. That must be the topic of the seminar! I was very anxious.

Everyone sat down in their seats as the speaker came in.

"Hello there astronauts, war heroes, and olympians. My name is Cave Johnson, CEO and founder of Aperture Science." Everyone clapped. "Today is a big day for Applied Physics. We are now going to sow the world", he took off the sheet to show a big black backpack connected to a big tunnel, "Quantum Tunneling!" Everyone clapped again. "The is the Aperture Science Portable Quantum Tunneling Device. Before I begin the demonstration, would anyone ask any questions about our shower curtains?" No one asked anything

"Now, the Aperture Science Portable Quantum Tunneling Device is a breakthrough in science. It opens portals!" Everyone gasped as he shot the wall with a blue light. The particles fell down. "Hold on. Lemme try again", Cave said. This time, he shot an orange light. The same thing happened. "Damn lab boys! They told me this worked! We worked so hard for this!"

The whole room went to silence. They were all expecting something amazing. "Well, um, that did not go as I expecting. Any questions?" Yet again, no one asked anything. I raised my hand. "Um, yes, you", he said.

I stood up. "Hello. My name is Caroline. I would first like to say that this idea is great. Now, I have two questions. One, what powers this, this Aperture doo-dad."

"Well, inside we have a tiny black hole covered in dark matter. It provides infinite energy and rips in the space-time continuum."

"Very interesting, so, since the black hole only sucks in light, the dark matter cannot be destroyed making it go in an infinite loop. The loop goes faster and faster emitting more and more energy. That's incredible, in theory."

"Why, yes. Caroline is your name?"

"Yes. Question two. What are some of the uses of an Aperture Science Portable Quantum Tunneling Device?

"Well. It was made to make traveling faster. But it can also be used to move things from place to place in a jiffy."

"Ok". I sat down. That was a great idea. If only it worked. The scientific advances would be great.

The seminar ended a few minutes later after a person asked about the shower curtains. Why think about curtains when you can think about science, I thought. I saw Mr. Johnson after the seminar talking on a phone.

"You idiots! You made me mess up the entire demonstration. And some girl asked about the power source. Yes, she understood. I don't know, maybe. Fine, I'll find her but, if that damned Black Mesa finds out our Quantum Tunneling technology, someone's gonna have hell to pay." He looked at me. "I'll call you back." He hung up.

"Hello. My name is Cave Johnson."

"I'm Caroline. Great presentation."

"Thank you! Have you ever thought about working for science, Caroline?"

"Well, yes, but Black Mesa rejected me. I have a major in Applied Physics. I graduated top of my class."

"Really. Well, I think Black Mesa made a terrible mistake. You are incredibly smart."

"Thank you."

"You know. All my lab spots are full, but, I need a secretary. You'd be the boss of science, except for me of course."

Wow, I thought, This has to be a dream! My dream job is happening! This is great.

"Come back with me to the Lab. I really would like to show you."

"You have already got me sold! I love this. I would love to work with you.", I said.

"Great! Can you start on Monday?"

"Sure!"

That was the day I started working for Mr. Johnson. Life for me went on an adrenaline rush. March 4th, 1947. The day I will remember forever.