"Chad! You're so naughty! You said you wouldn't betray us!"
Hank Thompson was the first to lose his patience, facing the camera, chiding Chad for abandoning his teammates.
"What are you guys up to, making video calls in secret?"
Charlotte Thompson was asking, but her tone was full of indulgence, without any blame.
"Grace said she was hungry, and asked when Mommy would be back." Hank was the first to raise his hand.
In a blink of an eye, he seemed to be on the same page as Chad.
"Second Brother, you're hungry, too, and you even snuck some snacks."
Grace humphed. She was a lively and quirky child, which sometimes left Hank at a loss for words.
"I'm sorry, babies. Mommy has been busy with work all evening. I'll come pick you up shortly, and then we'll have a big meal together, okay?"
Grace clapped her hands and pulled Olivia Thompson up to jump around.
"Yay! We're having a big meal!"