Crichton falls through a wormhole, where an interdimensional being warns him that his knowledge of wormhole technology endangers the Universe.

References

• The interdimensional being is dubbed "Einstein" by Crichton, in reference to Albert Einstein.

• In his discussion with "Einstein," Crichton alludes to several science-fiction/fantasy characters: "Ah, screw it. But I am not Kirk, Spock, Luke, Buck, Flash or Arthur frelling Dent. I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas."