Stan

Now, this is getting out of hand! For the last two weeks, I haven't seen anyone from my family other than Wendy and Soos.

My brother is in his lab as the two rascals will either be in their room or somewhere else, which surprisedly, Mabel would mostly be in her room most of the time.

To make matters worst, whenever it comes to having some quality time together, it mostly supposes tend to have some warmth feeling, but instead came quite uncomfortable.

Jeez, the people that I live with.

The only good thing about it is that blonde kid. It's strange how after few days, I already know him all my life. It's crazy yet almost like that he's part of our family.

"Hey, Stan!"

"Wendy! You're just in time", I called as she came in. Normally, I would call Soos, but since he's been busy with his wife, I thought that maybe she can...

"I need to ask you something", I said as she takes a seat right across the counter.

At first, I was conflicted about what to say or how to begin, but after glancing at Wendy's expression of concern, I knew that I can trust her.

I started out slow from the moment the twins arrived to the time that Mabel's tension with the idea of her brother dating.

Of course, Wendy finds this odd about Mabel's behavior, but she gets the idea of 'siblings in a relationship'. I mean, Wendy has been in that situation before.

"For now, let them have some space before talking to them IF they are comfortable with it"

I nodded and thank her for that advice.

She smiles and said, "Hey, anything time. After all, just because I don't work with you anymore doesn't mean I can't visit you all when I'm already part of the team"

I smile at her before noticing a familiar object that she pulled out from her bag. I look at her confused yet curious as she explains that this is for the old boy.

With that, I got hold of it as Wendy gave me her last hug before leaving.

_¿?_

Sounds of old music echo far as I was sent below the surface.

Thinking back before this, I already visit the old sport and gave him his gift. He wasn't doing so well.

The only thing that keeps him alive (at least) was his boyfriend.

I snap back at reality as soon as the elevator stopped moving and opens up the other side.

While walking out, I look around the places. Some were new and some were the same.

I haven't heard anything from Ford besides the whole new threat that he inform me about.

A bit of light shines blinking behind those doors. Grabbing the doorknob, I turn it clockwise and wide the door opened to reveal my brother; focusing on one computer to another.

Mumbling can be heard of as part of his upper clothes were ragged, while beneath it was nothing but a bit of dirt.

Noticing how underneath his eyes were almost dark along with the smell of-

"Yeesh! Can you at least clean this place?", walking towards him as I cover my nose, "smell like death".

"Ah, Stanly!", looking in my direction while speaking, "you're just in time".

Poindexter turns back at the computer and pointed out the details about the situation that has been going on.

It turns out that someone or something is releasing some energy that messes with the wavelengths around the town.

What's even worse is that we have no idea what's going to happen next at this rate.

I try to tell him that maybe this would be the best time to tell the kids about it, but he kept refusing.

Damn, that fool...

"Stanly! You don't understand!"

"Understand what!? How can I keep up this act if you're not planning to tell the kids from the start!? I mean, do you even care how I feel?"

"Not everything about you, Stanly!"

"Yeah, no shit, Sherlock!", I rolled my eyes at this man.

I can't believe him. To think he learn...

He sighs while rubbing his eyes, "look...we're dealing something big. Bigger than we ever encounter throughout our lives".

Looking back at the computer one last time before saying, "We only have two months to stop this monstrosity. For now, the only thing that we can do is to keep this a secret until everything goes smoothly".

"...."

Facing me with concerns, he continues, "I know you want the best for our family, but I need you to show them that nothing is going on here. Besides, they just got here and I don't want anyone to get worried or be in danger because of that".

"...."

"I understand..."

Going towards the door as I reach out the doorknob.

I wait a bit before leaving my last regard, "but that doesn't mean the kids have to stay in the dark".

My eyes look over to my left shoulder, "they have the right to know"

With that, I left without looking back and only hear nothing but the sound of my foot.

Ford

"Stanly..."

I sigh before going back to work.

I can't let them down!

I'm sure that he will knowledge my reasons. Right now, I just need to figure out who.

I mean, I know that it can't be him. He's dead. And even if he's alive, I don't think that Bill has that kind of power to bring this absurdity mess.

~Extra~

Pacifica

"Damn!"

Feeling my hands burning while processing this.

Three hours since I last slept.

Papers keep piling up along with nonsense that I receiving.

So far...I got nothing.

To think I was this close to finding what I'm looking for.

On the other side of the room, there was a knock on the door; knowing that it was my butler.

Calling out his name, to which instead of hearing his voice, I heard another.