"Exactly," said Glynis. "In your universe, that was a charge to bring more followers to God, a calling from Jesus for Simon Peter and Andrew to join him. But in my world, it was a curse for their betrayal. In the religious lore of my universe, the brothers were sentenced to fish for the souls of the damned 'until all His debts are paid' - whatever that means."

My throat felt tight. I tried to take another swallow, but it felt as if rocks had lodged in my neck. "Are you telling me," I ...