[We begin the scene with next morning on July 3rd, 2053.]

*Wakes up from his alarm. As he turns it off, he sees Emily still besides him, who also starts waking up.*

Morning!

Morning!

*Stretches.*

I'll be helping start breakfast in the kitchen!

Please, can I do that for everyone instead? It's only fair I return the favor.

Hm...

*Thinks for a moment.*

I'll see what mom thinks.

Great, thank you!

No problem!

*She gets up from bed, and heads out Carl's room.*

*Same, and goes to his mother, finding her also getting up.*

Hey, morning!

Morning, Carl.

Emily is volunteering to do breakfast for us.

Really? That's sweet of her.

Yeah.

Well, I'll be letting your sister know, then.

Okay.

*She gets up, and goes to Daisy's room, knocking.*

New, Daisy Mabel Kage:

*She opens her door, yawning.*

Morning, mom.

Good morning. You don't have to do breakfast today. Emily's volunteering.

Is that so? Who's Emily?

💭 She doesn't know the multiverse exists yet. How do I break it to her? Hm... 💭

Tell me, do you believe in different universes?

Uh, how is that relevant?

What if I said I can prove Emily came from one herself?

You're... kidding right?

*Pulls out a multiverse traveler, extremely surprising her daughter.*

No, I'm not. While she's preparing breakfast, I want you to think of a random number.

First, how'd you get that?!

Who do you think Carl and I got it from?

💭 There's no way she's serious about this! How?! 💭

Are you saying that belonged to Emily?! What?!

Exactly. Now, think of a number, please. it can be any number.

Hmm... 618?

Okay, thank you.

N-No.. problem? This is... I can't believe it...!

I share your disbelief, as well. However, there's no denying the fact that this traveler is in the palm of my hand.

That's... I'm going to need time after breakfast to process all this...

Of course. I'm still new to this, too, having found out last night. Also, we'll be checking up on your dad this morning.

I was wondering about how he's doing. Alright, I'll get ready after we eat.

Good.

💭 I'll also text Henry Michael Kage, as well. I hope he's not too busy. 💭

*While heading to the dining room, he lets Henry know they'll be seeing Kyle this morning.*

Now to wait.

*As she sits down, she sees Daisy walk down the hallway, and Emily noticing her.*

Good morning!

Morning. I heard you were Emily? Is that right?

Yes.

I see. Your eyes resemble my brother's.

That's because I'm... uh... his daughter.

Wait, WHAT?! HUH?!? Holy falls!!

It's still confusing to me, too, sis. 💧 I'm still in the middle of processing it. 💧

That's... That's insane!! That also means she's technically my niece!

*She starts to cry, and is comforted by Emily.*

*Starts to cry a little, too.*

💭💧 If the age gaps are identical here, then it's crazy I'm actually a bit older than my aunt here... and even this version of my father. 💧💭

*She wipes her and Daisy's tears off, then regains composure.*

A meal will help make you feel better. Please, sit down.

*Refuses.*

I want to help. Is that okay?

Oh, sure!

Thanks. Mom and Carl, we got this sorted!

Ah, I see.

Make this a special one.

We will!

*She goes for something different than the Earth One family's usual course.*

*Notices this, and makes her own improvisations.*

*They soon finish up and make their servings before performing a taste test.*

*Gets her's and tries next, displaying an expression that confirms the variety paid off.*

This is very good! Thank you!

It's no problem!

Yeah, don't mention it!

*Has tried next.*

Yeah, you've done really great! Thanks a lot!

You're welcome!

Of course! Bon appetit!

*Continues eating with them.*

Hey, Carl, yo a break from the public today.

*Is the first to finish, while the others take their time enjoying this change up. She then heads to her room, processing the revelation.*

💭 This is so unbelievable that a multiverse is real! However, this does explain why I didn't see mom or Carl last night, although I would've liked a heads up. 💭

*Deeply exhales.*

💭 And, who knows if I already have a kid in another universe? Or another sibling? The possibilities are enormous! 💭

*She is reminded to start getting dressed up once she sees Melissa and Emily pass by her room. After finishing, she heads to the living room.*

*Also gets ready, too.*

*Same, and helps pick out clothing for Emily. Once done, they head to the living room.*

Are we all ready now?

Yeah!

Yep!

Then let's go.

*Heads to her car and opens the garage door with a press. Once everyone's inside the car, she starts it and drives out after closing the garage with a second press.*

[We cut to a private hospital room.]

[Eh, close enough. Ignore the other bed behind that curtain.]

New, Kyle Stanford Kage:

*Is resting, and coughs.*

💭 Oh, god... My back is killing me. 💭

*He looks at the heart rate monitor, which shows his BPM has peaked at 139 once.*

💭 I really want to be out of here and back in my workshop... Thank goodness it's not too much longer... 💭

*Soon, he sees Melissa, Carl, and Daisy enter the room.*

Oh, hey! How has it been?

It's been rather... interesting recently.

Oh, yeah? How so?

Well, interesting is probably putting it extremely lightly.

*Looks toward the entryway in to Kyle's hospital room.*

Aren't you going to come in?

*Does so, taking the variant of her grandfather by surprise.*

Whoa, who's the new one?

*Smiles.*

That would be Emily Samantha Kage.

Kage? You mean you've found a cousin?

No. 💧 She's a... daughter... of mine. 💧

Wait, what?! How is that possible?!

I come from a different universe. Earth Six if you really want to be specific.

*Looks at Melissa.*

You believe this?!

How can I deny literal technology before my eyes?

Oooooohhh?!?

Yeah! She actually showed a device I've never seen her have before. There actually seems to be a multiverse now.

Can I please have a look?!

*Chuckles at the excitement, and gives a traveler to her father.*

*Gives a really close up inspection, talking with Emily as he does so.*

What business do you have here, then? Why are you here at all?

Since this is a private hospital room, I feel safe explaining everything. I came here to gather information about this Earth out of curiosity.

Hm, and that's all?

Yes.

How'd you meet Carl?

Well, when I saw grandma's archive here, knowing it was a Wednesday, I wondered if dad was in there. In my universe, that's one of his quiet days.

*Expresses understanding.*

I see.

Another thing! Here, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are my break days.

Break days?

Yep! Those break days exist so I can balance out my time in public, maintaining the house, and spending time with my parents at the archive.

I see!

How many of those universes are there?

It was actually shown many times that there are an infinite number of them.

Infinite?! Really?!

Yep!

Wow!! Now I really want out of here!

*Hears a knock on the door. She opens it, seeing her uncle.*

New, Henry Michael Kage:

Thanks- Whoa, who are you?

You're welcome. I'll say when you come in.

Okay...

*Does so, allowing Emily to close the door behind him.*

I'm glad you could make it.

I can't be here for long, sadly. I have work today.

*Looks at Emily.*

So, who are you?

My name's Emily Samantha Kage.

Cool, I'm- Wait, huh?!

She claims to be Carl's daughter from another universe.

They say there's apparently an infinite multiverse or something.

Excuse me? What?!

Yeah... We're still trying to wrap our minds around this.

I'm sorry, but I don't buy this. I need to see more proo-

*Briefly opens a portal to somewhere in Universe 618.*

Do you buy it now?

Whoa!!!

What was- Huh?! What did I just see?!

A portal to another universe!

So that's how they work?!

It took us some time to figure out.

This is remarkable! We need to make some kind of place to store universe information at a certain point.

There's already a building just like that on my world!

Is that so?

Yeah! You can easily use what stuff we have on other worlds there!

Well, I greatly appreciate your offer, but, with all due respect, I must decline.

Wait, hang on! I don't even know when you'll recover! Furthermore, I don't think this Earth has the right technology you need!

They have given an estimate today.

Oh, actually?

Yep. They say if operations continue to go smoothly, then I'll be discharged in two weeks.

That's good news!

Indeed.

*Looks at the traveler Melissa has, then back at Emily.*

You may have a point regarding technology, but I never said we needed to have a buliding right now. Just eventually. Also, I don't want to inconvenience the place in your universe, either.

I see.

Besides, we could use their information, but would our visit to a universe be as interesting if we already knew some of it?

No, you have a point. Hm...

This is just so strange. I've never thought I'd see actual proof of a multiverse in front of me.

Me neither, let alone in the form of a niece, as well.

And daughter.

I share the same sentiment as all of you. Tell you guys what, why don't you all travel through universes to pass the time?

What about you, though? You'd still be here.

I appreciate your concern, but I'll be okay. And, remember? I'll be out the hospital two weeks. Don't wait on me.

Okay, then.

As exciting as all this sounds, I can't join you guys, sadly. Again, I have work today, which I should be getting to now. I should be able to do so after work, though.

Very well, then. Take care, alright?

Take care, and also don't wait on me.

*Hugs Melissa first, then Kyle next.*

Glad to know you may be out of here soon.

Yeah, thank goodness. Good luck at work, alright?

Thanks.

No problem!

*Hugs Daisy goodbye next.*

Later, Henry!

Later.

*Finishes with Carl and Emily.*

See you around!

See you later, Uncle!

*Cries a bit.*

💧 Later... Niece. 💧

*He then leaves.*

So... Where are we starting, exactly?

A planet called Millara in Universe 618.

618? Wait, is that why you asked me?

Correct. Good on you for catching on.

Wow, okay...

*Chuckles.*

How about you guys try Universe 139 next?

I've never been to those ones before. This'll be interesting.

Definitely!

Before we travel, let's head home first.

Right!

Right!

*Covers his mouth, realizing he said that in unison with Emily, who does the same.*

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Your timings couldn't have been better!

*Was also laughing as well.*

Oh, man! I really needed that!

*Gives a small chuckle.*

Now, it's time to go.

*Looks at Kyle, kissing him goodbye.*

See you soon, honey.

*Returns the kiss.*

Likewise.

*Looks at Emily, Carl and Daisy, who approach and hug him goodbye in turns.*

Have fun, you three!

We will!

We'll try!

Yeah! Later, dad!

Bye!

*With her two youngest children and grandchild, she leaves the hospital and drives back home. Once there, she gathers everyone in the living room.*

Are we ready to visit Universes 618 and 139?

Yeah! I'll handle getting us back!

I'm ready, as well! Daisy?

I mean, yeah! Of course!

*Looks at Emily.*

And you said those were the safe ones? You've said so on our way back. How does one determine what universe is safe?

Well, some universes have places that are hospitable to humans, others don't. Our devices are programmed to transport us only to safe locations, if there are any.

I see, then. Alright, let's do this.

*Opens another portal to a planet in Universe 618.*

*She steps through, with everyone following.*

[Meanwhile...]

[Imagine the ships in that second image are invisible and undetectable.]