Brian woke to a strange beeping sound. He opened his eyes and rolled over, realizing Zack had covered them with blankets while he slept.
“It’s the Company calling,” Zack said, climbing out of bed. “I wasn’t expecting any communications today. Were you?”
“No,” Brian said, watching Zack walking naked to a computer terminal. “I see Pluto has a sixth full moon now,” he said.
“Stop staring at my ass,” he said without conviction. He sat down and pushed a series of buttons on the keyboard. The video screen flickered to life and the face of a handsome young man appeared.
“Brian, I called to check in on you,” Glen said. “You hadn’t confirmed that you made it to Pluto. I’m so sorry Daddy sent you out there. I promise I will make him bring you back as soon as possible. I’m missing you already.”
