An unexplained malfunction transforms what should have been a pleasure trip through space into a waking nightmare. Six human crew and passengers are on board; the escape pod only fits two. Who lives and who dies? It's up to the captain to decide. Fortunately, his humanoid navigator Elise is there to assist. But will she ease, or worsen, his burden of choice? Two of Six: A Captain's Dilemma is a thought-provoking SF story reminiscent of 12 Angry Men that touches on what it means to be human -- or *almost* human. *** Note: this story was originally written in Japanese by Tomohito Moriyama, and translated by me, J. D. Wisgo, with the author's full permission. Cover Art: J. D. Wisgo