Anti-Duncan-Adler Formula (Bonus Chapter for Think Thrice Before Acting, 2/3)

Medical Center.

Adam had been hit with one "surprise" after another.

First, his uncle, who had been gay for years, suddenly wanted to start a family.

Before he could get the details, his mother Amy called and said she had good news to tell him.

At a time like this, given Amy's track record, Adam could not help but brace for the worst.

"I'm not pregnant!"

Amy was so annoyed by Adam's broken-record routine that she could only snap at him.

"Thank Dad!"

In the tone of a prayer to God, Adam thanked his father, Bob.

This time, Bob had actually been a little more reliable. No more accidents had happened!

Still, Adam seriously suspected it was because of the last time he had blown up, finally making Bob wary enough to stop being so reckless.

"You really don't want another little brother or sister?"

Amy was amused despite herself by Adam's exaggerated reaction. For the moment, she forgot the good news she had meant to share and decided to have a proper talk with her eldest son.

"We're just concerned about your health."

Adam smiled ingratiatingly. "Besides, the Duncan Volleyball Team has already been formed. We're all in great shape. Every time we go out for a match, we can play the entire game easily without needing substitutes.

And you just gave birth to Jenny..."

Um.

Not long ago, the sixth child of Duncan's Home, little sister Jenny, had been born. The Duncan Five-Person Basketball Team had officially upgraded into the Duncan Six-Person Volleyball Team.

Three boys and three girls, born in alternating order. It was remarkably even.

But as the eldest, Adam could no longer bear the nightmare of adding a seventh sibling.

Because then they really would become the Calabash Brothers.

And although Adam possessed great strength