#GP Joseph Frost
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Tech Time
Tech Time
Okay, something’s amiss here.
Mom spent all day yesterday doing a big ol’deep clean of everything.
Now, there’s tons of food being made…
Hikaru hummed in thought, trying to think of what kind of event it was. He still wasn’t too familiar with the extended family. Not too ready to meet a bunch of people yet still.
Hm… Then again…
“Is it auntie? Cause you know she loves to talk-” Ken stopped mid sentence as Carmen raised an eyebrow, saying nothing. “Crap.”
“No.”
Yeah. If it was her side of the family, we’d probably have heard something.
Hikaru walked around the house, leaving Hideki and Carmen to their cooking. He didn’t wanna interrupt, they seemed pretty content to be where they were.
He moved to the back deck, finding Ken playing with Okami.
“C’mon, you want it?” The six year old asked as Okami hunched down, her tail wiggling in the air.
“Go… GET IT!” He threw the ball in his hand as hard as he could as it ricocheted across the yard. Okami nearly tripped over herself chasing after it.
“Geeze, she’s hyper today.”
“Ahuh.” Ken smiled, bouncing in place as Okami found the toy, rushing it back over. “Good girl!”
“So, what’s up with Mom?” He asked, thumbing inside, dodging as the ball sailed over his head. “Hey, watch it!”
“Sorry! What about Mommy?” Ken tilted his head.
“Why’s she doing all the cleaning and… and that freakin feast! Tamales, fried plantains, all that freaking steak and the tortillas?”
Ken smiled as it clicked now.
“Oh!” He giggled. He knew exactly what this was all about. “That’s cause Uncle Joseph’s coming over!”
Uncle Joseph…?
Hikaru tilted his head, confusion in his eyes.
“Huh?”
“You’ll see.” Ken took the ball from Okami again, running off to play with her in a different area. “Wanna keep playing with us?” He called after.
“No thanks!”
“Awwww!” Ken pouted. “Why not?”
“I got a robot to tinker with! Just be careful, no falls!”
“Okay!”
Hikaru looked off towards the road and downhill, the wind that picked up blowing his hair around.
“Uncle huh…?”
I wonder if they’re like Dad…
Or like us.
Hikaru hung around outside until the sun was starting to set. He was content to just have his tablet with him, texting Marco via Skype.
The wind was picking up as he shivered a little.
He looked up, meeting Carmen’s eyes as she peered out of the door. Her eyes widened before opening the screen door.
“Hikaru, why aren’t you wearing a jacket!?”
“I’m fine. Who’s Joseph?”
Carmen looked behind her towards the kitchen.
“Eiji?”
“I’m on it love, go.”
She grabbed something before heading outside, joining her son offering him a black knitted sweater that had a dark blue shark fin stitched into the back.
“Ponte un sueter.”
Hikaru shook his head.
“Hikaru, this isn’t up for debate. It’s cold. Put on a sweater or go inside.” Carmen crossed her arms, raising a single eyebrow.
Hikaru gulped, taking it and slipping it over him… He hated to admit, it was just what he needed.
“Sorry.”
She sat down next to him, looking down the hill towards the road.
“So, who is this Uncle Joseph Ken mentioned?”
Carmen smiled, leaning back in her chair. There was a nostalgic look in her eyes.
Of course, it’s my little inventor who is the most curious.
“Well, Joseph isn’t really my brother but we’re close. He’s my best friend.” She chuckled, shaking her head. “Honestly, I don’t get to see him often but whenever I can, it’s just wonderful.”
“So, that’s why all the food and stuff?”
“Gotta pay him too.” At the confused look, she got, she grinned. “A couple of months ago, Eiji’s computer was infected with a pretty bad virus. His computer that he uses for work.”
Hikaru’s jaw dropped open a little.
“Yeah, that’s the face your father made too. Kenny had thought he won a free video game system and… yeah. He clicked a link that he wasn’t supposed to, thus, infecting the computer fully with a virus that was going to destroy work Eiji had uploaded since high school.”
Hikaru winced, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. Ken was a good kid, but he was still that - a little kid, who didn’t fully understand the effect his actions had on others sometimes.
“Ooooh Titan…”
Carmen nodded, sighing.
“So, I called up Joseph. He and I went to college together too, we had the same graphics design course and hung out sometimes. He’s extremely skilled with computers, so anytime something like this happens, I call him up. He recovered everything successfully and yeah. So, he’s coming over to give a check on the computer and see if anything hardware wise needs repair too.” She smiled, giggling a bit. “He insists it’s nothing but I like giving him a good meal at least.”
“I get ya… Huh. Good to know.”
They saw headlights coming up the hill as they both stood.
“And that’s his car. C’mon.” Carmen lead the way to the front of the house near the driveway, waving to the driver.
Hikaru kept a few paces behind her, curious.
The car came to a stop, parking behind Eiji’s, the driver stepping out. He was a young man with dark skin and brown hair, a bit of cowlick sticking up on the back of his head. He was wearing a black jacket with a graphic tee under it. His teal eyes were full of warmth as he waved to them.
“Hey, Carmen!”
“Joseph, good to see you!” She hurried up to him, giving him a hug.
He chuckled, hugging her tightly.
“Great to see you too. Trust you’ve been well?” He asked as they pulled away, heading up to the door.
“Really well.”
Joseph nodded, looking to Hikaru. A curious look came to his eyes as he nodded to him.
“And whom might this be?”
Carmen brought an arm around her son’s shoulders as Hikaru gave a sheepish smile.
“This is Hikaru. He’s my eldest son.”
“We… We joined the family not too long ago.” Hikaru bowed his head quickly. “It’s good to meet you!”
“Nice to meet you too, kiddo.” Joseph shook his hand, a gentle look in his eyes. “It’s great to meet another nephew.”
Hikaru smiled, perking up.
“Yeah... Oh! Wait till you meet Hideki. C'mon!” He hurried inside.
Joseph looked to Carmen, a chuckle escaping him.
“He seems like a good kid.”
“He’s a great kid. Bit like you too.”
“Ah, I see. Maybe I can have some tinker time later.” He suggested, following her inside.
The house was as it always had been… provided there were two new voices, joining the cacophony of sound within.
Joseph barely had two seconds in the doorway before Ken bolted up to him, arms outstretched.
“UNCLE JOSEPH!!!”
“Whoa!” He laughed, scooping him up. “Missed you too Kenny! Oh, look at you, you’re getting so big!”
Ken giggled, throwing an arm over Joseph’s shoulder.
“Not too big for hugs!”
Joseph chuckled, ruffling his hair.
“There’s never such an age!”
“Heee!”
Eiji poked his head out of the kitchen, a smirk on his face.
“Ah, the man of the hour. Hope things have been well?”
“Oh, plenty.” Joseph chuckled, carrying Ken into the kitchen, inhaling the scent that was wafting around it, a content sigh leaving him.
This was definitely a favorite part of his visits.
“Carmen, you outdid yourself. It smells incredible.”
Carmen laughed, walking in behind him, a proud look in her eyes.
“Wish I could take credit for it.” She admitted. “I did a few of the dishes and we made the tamales all together as a family… but the rice? The pork?” She gestured to Hideki, a grin on her face. “That, goes to my favorite chef right here!”
Hideki blushed, smiling sheepishly, giving a quick bow.
“H-Hi.”
“Hey there. You must be Hideki.” Joseph gave him a gentle look. “I’m Joseph. It’s a pleasure to meet you… and I look forward to trying that food.”
“I promise, it’ll be good.” Hideki smiled.
“I have no doubt.”
Goodness, they’ve been busy.
“Hey, hey, Uncle Joseph!” Ken poked his shoulder, getting his attention. “I got better at my rolls and cartwheels. You wanna see?”
“How about after dinner? You can show me while I’m doing the computer check.” Joseph offered.
Ken smiled brightly, hugging him again, letting out a small giggle.
“Okay!”
Hikaru opened his mouth to say something, instead choosing to go help set the table.
Would he be okay with me helping? If he knows about tech stuff… Maybe I could ask him for some advice…
It wouldn’t be too much, right?
After dinner, Joseph went down to the garage with Carmen to see what currently was going on with the computer.
Hikaru and Ken followed after, the smaller boy more interested in the parkour hurdles and balancing beams placed around the opposite side of the room.
“Ah, still a beauty.” Joseph chuckled, looking over the computer. To some, it would’ve been a powerful gaming computer. Electronics lit up the console’s side paneling, the keyboard having inset lights that glowed an eerie shade of blue. No one would have suspected it housed over ten years of paranormal evidence, files and server information.
“It should be. You helped make it.” Carmen smiled, leaning against the wall.
Joseph nodded, setting down his tool bag, getting out a few specialized tools. Hikaru’s eyes went wide as he watched.
“Whoa…” He knelt down next to him, peering down into the bag. “H-How’d you swing these? These gotta be custom, right?”
“I made them myself.” Joseph held up one in particular as it lit up with teal colored light. “All for really seeing what’s going on inside and keeping things in check.”
“Incredible.”
Carmen exchanged a glance with him, gesturing with her head towards Joseph. Hikaru shook his head slightly…
“Hikaru?”
“Y-Yes?”
Joseph had a gentle look in his eyes, offering one of the tools and a headset to the teen, as Hikaru gave him a stunned look.
“I could use an assistant. If you want to.”
Hikaru nodded, excitement coming over him as he slipped on the headset. In an instant, he could see numerous codes appearing across the screen, commands and options appearing as well.
Joseph glanced at the necklace around his neck. He knew all too well what that symbol meant.
I think my brand of weird would be right up his alley.
“Comfortable?”
“I might never give this back.” Hikaru admitted, letting out a small chuckle as he took a tool into his hands.
Joseph got to work, sifting through the programs and files, smiling as he saw no signs of virus activity or malware.
“You really like working with technology, huh?”
“I wanna dedicate everything to it.” Hikaru replied, his voice soft as he entered a code. “I’m in the bot club at school, actually. We make robots to take to competitions and fight but I wanna also make stuff for the world.”
Joseph gave him a curious look before going back to his work.
“That so huh? What kind?”
“Robots that can assist people who need help getting around. Round the clock carers. Robots that, if you're allergic to pets but want a robot animal, you can have one and have it as a therapy pet that can detect stuff like seizures or anxiety.” Hikaru replied, grinning. “And develop some new types of bots for surgery too. I’m already trying to figure out the coding for the precise movements. One of the new fighters we’re making is a cobra so I can really practice how fast but precise it needs to move. A-And video games.”
Joseph was impressed as he logged into Hikaru’s headset, noting how fast he was going. Fast but thorough. He looked at him, reminded of himself.
“Ah, I’m quite familiar with that stage. Eager to learn everything so you can practice and refine those skills later.” He smiled. “Very good choices… and I have no doubt that you’ll reach those goals.”
“Think so?”
“Try know so. I was like that when I was your age. Programming, tinkering… All of it fascinated me so much. I could hardly get enough of it… Dedicated my life’s work to it.” Joseph threw one of his tools into the air, catching it behind his back with ease.
“What exactly is it you do?”
“Well, I run two things - I have Frost Laboratories, which is the medical equipment company my family runs.” Joseph explained, exchanging a look with Carmen. She gave a nod as he continued. “And my cyber security company, Glitch Pulse.”
“Whoa…” Hikaru’s eyes widened. “Mom, was not kidding when she said you were skilled.”
Joseph chuckled as he finished the software check. “I’ve just had a lot of practice.” He adjusted the headset. “Alright, now for the hardware check.”
“One quick thing.”
“Hm?”
Hikaru pointed to the left side of the room as he turned.
Ken waved to them before taking a running start, grabbing one of the hurdles and leaping over it.
“Ta-da”!
“Hey, that’s getting better! After this, I’ll show ya something really cool.”
“Joseph, no!”
“Yessss.”
Hikaru raised an eyebrow.
“Okay, what? Does everyone do parkour now?”
“Oh no, no, I don’t do that crazy stuff but I’ve got a few things useful for it.” Joseph unscrewed the console panel, revealing the motherboard within. “Alright, speak to me… I’m listening.”
“Huh…” Hikaru looked at the equipment in his hands. “... Hey, Uncle Joseph?”
“Yeah, kiddo?”
“Can… Can you teach me some stuff? Any of this.”
Joseph looked up, giving him a warm look.
“Consider it a deal, kiddo. C’mere, lemme show you how this beauty was put together.”
Hikaru nodded, getting closer as the two started to work, Joseph showing Hikaru where certain panels were meant to go or explaining the algorithm of programs he had developed for the system.
Carmen leaned her head back, content.
Her sons were happy, one of her closest friends was there.
All together… Just like it should. Happy and safe.
She smiled softly at the look of wonder Hikaru had on his face.
You’re going to do great things.
I just know it.
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The Next 6 Months: August 2020—January 2022
Returning after an unintended hiatus, it’s your ‘monthly’ installment of The Next 6 Months! (Hurray! Hurray!) Just ahead...
What all has happened since April 1, 2021? Was it early, late, or what?
Did anyone miss a deadline in the last few months? Who? For what?
What’s expected to happen from now through January 2022?
Latest Events—
Fern Elliana Seewald was born on July 18, 2021, and it was a Hospital Birth. (Thank God!) Fern is Jessa (Duggar) + Ben Seewald’s 4th Child / 2nd Daughter. The Seewalds announced the birth via YouTube.
David Keller + Hannah Reber got engaged on July 15, 2021. Hannah, ~22, is the daughter of LaCount + Maria Reber (Josh’s Custodians).
Madeline Sue Maxell was born ~10 Weeks Premature on July 9, 2021, and remains in the NICU. She wasn’t due until Mid–September. She is John + Chelsy (Bontrager) Maxwell’s 3rd Child and 1st Daughter.
Charlotte Raine Smith was born on June 24, 2021, at 5:35 AM. She is Tori (Bates) + Bobby Smith’s 3rd Child and 1st Daughter.
Nurie (Rodrigues) + Nathan Keller did a Sex Reveal for their Firstborn, due in October, on June 17, 2021. It’s a boy.
Hazel Sloane Balka arrived on June 14, 2021. She’s the 2nd Child and 2nd Daughter of Josie (Bates) + Kelton Balka. She went to the NICU for awhile, but is now home and doing well.
Jadon Carl Bates was born to Zach + Whitney (Perkins) Bates on June 7, 2021. After a 9–Day NICU hospitalization, he is home with the family. He is their 4th Child, bringing their total to 2 Sons + 2 Daughters.
Malachi Seth Helferich, Firstborn Son of Allison (Bontrager) + Jeremiah Helferich, was born on June 4, 2021. Literally no details were given.
Nathan Bates + Esther Keyes got engaged in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2021. They plan to wed in October 2021. (Oh, and Esther also said “yes” to a Ms. Renée wedding dress.)
Moriah Faith Caldwell was born to Pastor Paul + Christina Caldwell on May 17, 2021. She is their 9th Child.
John + Chelsy (Bontrager) Maxwell announced Pregnancy #3 on May 13, 2021, via Chelsy’s Blog. Chelsy’s Due Date was in September. She already gave birth, though! Maddy was ~10 Weeks Early.
Josh Duggar was taken into custody by US Marshals on April 28, 2021. He’s facing a two count federal indictment for possession and receipt of child sexual abuse images. He’s currently out of custody on conditional release, including GPS monitoring, pending trial.
Josh + Anna Duggar announced Pregnancy #7 on Anna’s Instagram on April 23, 2021. It’s another girl. Anna is due “this fall,” but hasn’t stated exactly when.
Katie Bates + Travis Clark got engaged in Key West, Florida on April 7, 2021. They will wed on December 3, 2021 at Castleton Farms (Loudon, Tennessee)—the same place that Carlin + Evan got married.
Jed + Katey Duggar tied the knot on April 3, 2021 in Springdale, AR, at a wedding venue called The Barn at The Springs.
Just Missed A Deadline—
These events were already late, they missed a deadline against since April 1st, and still haven’t happened— (Alphabetical by Predictor Family’s Last Name)
Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart did not announce Pregnancy #2 on April 26 (+1.5 SDs) or June 4 (+2 SDs). Their Next Predicted Date (or, NPD) is August 19, 2021 (+2.5 SDs).
Trace Bates didn’t ‘courtpose’ on May 29 (0.5 SD Late). NPD is July 3, 2022 (+1 SD).
Sierra Jo + Mark Dominguez didn’t announce Pregnancy #8 on June 2 (2 SDs Late). NPD is August 11, 2021 (2.5 SDs Late).
Josiah + Lauren (Swanson) Duggar didn’t announce Pregnancy #2 on June 5 (+1.5 SDs). NPD is August 14, 2021 (+2 SDs).
Esther (Keller) + John Shrader didn’t reveal Pregnancy #13 on May 21 (+0.5 SD) or July 10, 2021 (+1 SD). NPD is August 30, 2021.
Jesse + Anna Patrice (Craig) Maxwell didn’t announce Pregnancy #1 on April 9 (0.5 SD Late) or on June 5 (1 SD Late). Their ‘Next Predicted Date’ (NPD) is tomorrow, August 4, 2021 (+1.5 SDs).
Mary Maxwell didn’t start courting on April 30 (+0.5 SD), as anticipated by the Predictor. NPD is May 27, 2022 (+1 SD). Good luck, Mary!
Kaylee Rodrigues didn’t begin courting on May 18 (+0.5 SD). Her NPD is January 16, 2022 (+1 SD).
... and, these events weren’t late, but now are—
Lawson Bates didn’t ‘courtpose’ to Tiffany on July 2 (On Time). NPD is September 24, 2021 (+0.5 SD)—but honestly, it’s unclear if they’re going to court, if they’re pre–courting now, if they’re already courting, or what.
John + Abbie (Burnett) Duggar didn’t announce Pregnancy #2 on June 13 (On Time). NPD is August 23, 2021 (+0.5 SD).
Courtney + Chris Rogers failed to announce Pregnancy #12 on May 19 (On Time), June 23 (0.5 SD Late), or July 27, 2021 (1 SD Late). Her NPD is August 31, 2021 (+1.5 SDs).
Also, Lauren Caldwell didn’t marry Titus Hall on June 18. So... They definitely broke up. The Predictor considers Lauren to be single, again.
What’s Next (July–December 2021)—
Anna will give birth sometime this Fall. Also, all of this is forecast—
08–04–21 Jesse + Anna (Craig) Maxwell announce Pregnancy #1. (1.5 SDs Late!)
08–04–21 Meagan (Forsyth) + Bobby Ballinger announce Pregnancy #4.
08–06–21 Priscilla (Keller) + David Waller announce Pregnancy #6.
08–11–21 Sierra + Mark Dominguez announce Pregnancy #8. (2.5 SDs Late!)
08–13–21 Joy (Duggar) + Austin Forsyth announce Pregnancy #3.
08–14–21 Josiah + Lauren (Swanson) Duggar announce Pregnancy #2. (2 SDs Late!)
08–19–21 Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart announce Pregnancy #2. (2.5 SDs Late!)
08–23–21 John + Abbie (Burnett) Duggar announce Pregnancy #2. (0.5 SD Late!)
08–28–21 Josh + Cassidy (Bowers) Bontrager announce Pregnancy #3.
08–30–21 Esther (Keller) + John Shrader announce Pregnancy #13. (1.5 SDs Late!)
08–31–21 Renee Rodrigues starts courting.
08–31–21 Courtney + Christopher Rogers announce Pregnancy #12. (1.5 SDs Late!)
09–01–21 Justin + Claire (Spivey) Duggar announce Pregnancy #1.
09–10–21 Karissa + Madrae Collins announce Pregnancy #10.
09–25–21 Stephan Wissmann proposes to Jana Duggar. (Based on an Estimated C.S. Start Date of Christmas 2020.)
09–24–21 Lawson Bates officially ‘courtposes’ to Tiffany Espensen. (0.5 SD Late!)
10–07–21 Jed + Katey (Nakatsu) Duggar announce Pregnancy #1.
10–13–21 Keller–Rodrigues #1 born to Nurie + Nathan. (Rodrigues Data)
10–16–21 Keller–Rodrigues #1 born to Nurie + Nathan. (Keller Data)
10–22–21 Nathan Bates marries Esther Keyes. (Suspected)
10–24–21 Joseph + Elissa (Frost) Maxwell announce Pregnancy #4.
10–25–21 Anna Maxwell starts courting. (2.5 SDs Late!)
11–26–21 Denver + Praise (Helferich) Bontrager announce Pregnancy #1.
12–03–21 Katie Bates marries Travis Clark. (Confirmed)
12–04–21 Lauren Caldwell starts courting, again.
12–10–21 Jana Duggar marries Stephan Wissmann.
12–11–21 David Keller marries Hannah Reber.
12–15–21 Young #4 born to Kristen + Justin Young.
12–23–21 Joe + Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar announce Pregnancy #4.
01–15–22 Stewart #2 born to Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart.
01–16–22 Kaylee Rodrigues starts courting. (1 SD Late!)
01–28–22 J. Bontrager–Bowers #3 born to Josh + Cassidy.
01–29–22 Duggar–Burnett #2 born to John + Abbie.
01–29–22 Renee Rodrigues gets engaged.
Nothing New For—
Bateses Zach + Whitney, Alyssa + John, Tori + Bobby, Trace, Josie + Kelton, Jackson to Jeb
Bontragers Chelsy + John, Mitchell + Bryn, Allison + Jeremiah, Carson + Carolina, Taylor to Rebecca
Caldwells Paul + Christina, Micah to Moriah
Duggars Jessa + Ben, Jinger + Jeremy, Jer, Jason, James, Jackson to Josie
Maxwells Nathan + Melanie, John + Chelsy, Mary
Rodriguii Timothy, Phillip to Janessa
Courtship Prediction is halted for Sarah Maxwell.
Pregnancy Predictions are halted for Jill + Derick Dillard, Michaela + Brandon Keilen, Anna Marie + Christopher Maxwell, and Erin + Chad Paine.
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