The next morning, Zack left Matthew home. He was going to Sally's today, but something caught his eye. He turned towards the small house a distance away.

  And there stood Max, hugging an older lady. The old lady kissed him and patted his shoulders. Max then left her to join who is supposedly his older brother.

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  Zack looked both ways to make sure he wasn't spotted, and crept closer; he hid behind barrels and crates, and looked above them to see Max interacting with his brother.

  "You ready for the voyage, Max?" The older sibling asked with a smile.