Boss

The seminar was a packed house. The popular Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Professor Herbert Lerner, cleared his throat one last time before beginning.

"There is a compelling argument that the human immune system is really the Boss of the whole being. Not the brain. Not the heart, or other major organs. Yes, the heart is the Great Metronome, keeps time with that universal beat. And, the brain, it lets me know every day how clever and wonderful I am, the proper tip to leave, and play fun games like dreaming and memory. And, the other organs make up the band. All good in happy unison."

Dr. Lerner went on, "But the immune system is the Great Protector of all. We'll examine how the genius gut does our thinking for us, the perpetual war between the bacterias, and your best nutritional shot at living well for a whole century."

The entertaining presentation continued, the professor's pleasant voice fading into the afternoon's haze, Brandom looked outside and squinted.  Anxious to get on with his day, he felt again the slight bulge in his left pocket. The bacon ranch burger would be okay later.