John Brown had a day off the next day, but he wasn't at home; instead, he reached out to his contacts. Lately, everything seemed calm, but calmness often foreshadows storms, so he needed to stay vigilant. Although he wasn't afraid of unexpected events or danger—he was capable enough to handle them—there were too many important people around him now, and he didn't want them to experience any harm.
Having arranged things on this end, John Brown received a call from Alice Brown. Even before he answered, he remembered the promise he made to Alice, and his heart skipped a beat as he answered the call.
"Big Brother Brown, it's Alice Brown." Alice's voice was normal, clearly probing John's surroundings.
John Brown smiled and said, "Do you and Laura have time today?"
"Yes, yes!" Alice exclaimed excitedly, no longer as calm as she was earlier.
"Hehe, then I'll be at your place in half an hour."
"Alright, alright." Alice agreed repeatedly.