After many long days and as many late nights, the scientists and engineers could sense that they were close.

Their excitement was palpable, the anticipation overwhelming.

It was time to test their latest formula and the entire team gathered around the stainless steel table as the refined compound was poured from the beaker.

At long last, liquid sunshine was a reality.

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Written for Greg’s Four Line Fiction prompt. Photo credit: Christopher Payne from his book “Made In America.”