"He's denouncing bees," I yelled, but I was really thinking 'he's humiliating Barry.'

Sure, he'd been adopted but that was an honor. I'd always envied that about him. While I was tended to by whatever worker landed the baby shift, Barry had Janet Benson looking after his every need and want. He'd also had Martin Benson to teach him to play ball, to ride a bike and later, drive.

Barry chose me of all misfits to befriend, stood up for me against bullies, tended to my injuries both physical and mental and welcomed me into his family. I couldn't allow him to be ridiculed in front of our entire colony like that. I owed him.

I, therefore, took off the second Vanessa released my jacket. As I raced towards Layton T. Montgomery, Barry yelled something. Whether it was directed at me, I do not know. In that moment, everything became incomprehensible. In that moment, all that mattered was avenging Barry.