Encrypted communications chat group.
With A Long Sigh, the super hacker, they had enjoyed the benefits of classic military technology being commercialized for civilian use in the American TV Show World years ahead of time.
Tyrannosaurus Rex: "Second Brother is fine too. Third Brother is just too useless."
Weather Forecaster: "All boys are useless!"
Wonder Woman: "The Weather Forecaster is always bringing thunder and storms down on First Brother."
G-R: "The Weather Forecaster is always the most accurate!"
Husky: "Don't say that. First Brother is the best."
Weather Forecaster: "You really couldn't have picked a more fitting nickname!"
First Brother: "??? My nickname is clearly Eternal Over-Penetrating Gun. When did it become First Brother??? Shadowcat, get out here!!!"
A Long Sigh: "Sorry, everyone. I forgot to remind you that First Brother joined this chat."
The chat group immediately fell silent.
Tyrannosaurus Rex: "Boarding now. Later."
Wonder Woman: "Driving. Signal's not, not, not, very, very, very, good, good, good..."
G-R: "I'm out, I'm out."
Husky: "Don't be angry, Eternal Over-Penetrating Gun. I think First Brother is a pretty nice name too."
Weather Forecaster: "Hmph! You're allowed to give him some nickname like Shadowcat, but we're not allowed to call you First Brother?
This is our chat group. What are you doing here?
A Long Sigh, kick her out!"
California.
St. Bonaventure Hospital of San Jose.
Adam stared at the messages on his phone, his face darkening. When he caught sight of the words "First Brother," his irritation flared even more.
Duncan's Home had expanded from a basketball team to a volleyball team. After Adam repeatedly reminded them, they had finally curbed the signs of further expansion and avoided becoming a true Calabash Brothers household.
If he had not suddenly wanted to hear how Charlie had handled this crisis today, how could