“Wake, I’d like you to meet two of my very dear friends,” says Brendan. “This is Steve and this is Jeff.” Wake nods to both. They, too, are wearing striped Oxford button-downs, fully buttoned. Maybe it’s a new look? “We’re headed to Palo Alto and then maybe back up to Seattle. To change the world.” Wake remains silent. “There’s an entire new reality out there, Wake,” Brendan says. “But I think you already know that.” Wake touches one finger to his forehead. “Is that code?” asks Brendan. Another finger to Wake’s forehead. “A yes?”
