The two powerful figures started gossiping.
"This is why we're friends. But jokes aside, I hope you can find a woman to love soon," said James.
"I hope so too, but I've yet to find a perfect match. In fact, I really want a kid of my own," said Noel.
James was intrigued by what he had heard.
Noel continued, "It'll be better if I have a son so that he'll become a world-famous detective too. We can be father and son detective duo."
"Then I hope for your wish to come true," said James. "Likewise," replied Noel.
James' eyes drooped weakly.
He was at a loss for words.
...
Quarto left school early one day because of the outdoor activities in his class.
Yolanda picked him up from the kindergarten.