“How did your call go?” asks Max as Zieg returns to their shared office at Chuckle Technologies Ltd.

“Yeah! It was positive. Mrs Prue wants to chat via PippsApp this Friday afternoon at three o’clock?” replies Zieg.

“Let’s ask Steve for a half-day holiday then,” says Max.

“Good idea. I’ll ask Judy if I can grab a quick five-minute chat with Steve,” says Zieg before leaving their office.

“Hi Zieg, Max. It’s great to see you guys again,” says Mrs Prue, connecting with the couple via PippsApp on her computer on Friday at 03:03 PM.

“It’s nice to chat with you again, too,” replies Zieg as she and Max huddle in front of their home computer.

“How’s your book going, Zieg?” asks Mrs Prue.

“Well! It’s changed from a single book into a series of short stories because myself, Max and our two friends are now employed by Chuckle Technologies to help launch a tech project,” replies Zieg.

“Wow! Chuckle Tech is a massive company. Sounds exciting?” says Mrs Prue.

“Well! As I promised when we spoke. I’ve done more research concerning the professor researching odd or little-known indigenous tribes worldwide,” continues Mrs Prue.

“His name is Professor Stanley Bird, and he’s in his seventies now. He lives on the West Coast with his elderly wife,”

“He’s written articles about the Isle of Colossus for local and national newspapers and magazines. Plus, he’s said to be the number one expert in this part of the world concerning that island,”

“Wwwooo!” says Max as he and Zieg stay transfixed on Mrs Prue”s every word.

“Next week, I’m phoning a Maritime Forum and a University to see if I can locate Stanley Bird’s house address and contact details. I’d love to talk to him about the Isle of Colossus to find out what he does or doesn’t know about the place,”

“Wow, yeah!” says Zieg. “I’d love to hear what he has to say, too. That would be so cool,”

“Well, when I get some concert information about our Mr Bird, I’ll let you know, and we’ll see what we can arrange!” says Mrs Prue.

“That would be perfect. Thank you,” says Zieg.

On Saturday, Zieg and Max frantically try to contact Steve of Chuckle Technologies and Nari and Dal in South Korea so they can explain what’s happening with Mrs Prue.

“Hi, Mrs Prue. I’ve just seen your message asking me to call you?” says Zieg via mobile late Thursday afternoon.

“Yes! I’m so glad you did,” replies Mrs Prue.

“I’ve found a newspaper reporter who had dealings with Professor Bird years ago. He even met him once,” she continues eagerly.

“Anyway, this reporter offered to help me, and after a few back-and-forth phone conversations with him. I received Professor Bird’s contact details. So, I spoke to the man himself this morning,”

“WOW! Fantastic!” says Zieg, bubbling with excitement.

“It was a fascinating conversation,” says Mrs Prue. “And guess what?”

“Go on!” replies Zieg, pushing her phone against her ear.

“He’s agreed to both of us visiting him and his good lady for a personal interview. What about that?” asks Mrs Prue, full of joy.

“We’ll make arrangements next week,” she adds before both ladies chat fast and furiously for a while longer.

Zieg phones Steve straight after finishing her conversation with Mrs Prue to explain what’s being arranged.

“Come in, guys!” says Steve Monday morning while opening his office door at Chuckle Technologies.