Some moments are better with a soundtrack.
For the Time in a Bottle interlude, you might consider starting “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce just before you begin reading.
The timing lines up beautifully, and the music carries the same emotional current that inspired the scene.
Think of it as the quiet score playing in the background while the story unfolds. That song was in my mind while writing this moment.
You certainly don’t have to, the words will stand on their own. But if you choose to try it, you may find the moment settles a little deeper.
Either way, thank you for taking this journey with me.
— Sci-Fi Ty