“Hey viewers, welcome to episode 322 of All In The Martian Family. Kelly here with my husband *smooch* Rick. We are about to cross the halfway point between Earth and Mars. Wow! It looks like Chris is trying to get through the intercom. Hey Chris, what's up? » “Actually, sister, it's going to be 12 minutes and 17 seconds before we get halfway there. » Kelly and Rick both sighed at the same time. With a quick glance of understanding between them, they continued the broadcast back to Earth while Chris finished. Over the next few minutes, Kelly and Rick presented their audience with the results of some of the most recent experiments. Finally, they made their way to the common area and turned towards the camera. “Kelly and I want to share some big news as soon as we pass the halfway point.” “We should wait for your sister and my brother to join us, sweetheart.” "I'm sure they'll meet us in the common area halfway, that is, if my sister feels like it." Finally, Chris arrived. The public had become accustomed to the ship's captain's dedication to his work as an engineer. He was always floating around the ship with tools strapped all over his body, ready for any occasion. While the audience expected Chris to be covered in tools, they weren't surprised when Mae arrived with her easel and paints. As the ship neared the halfway point, the astronauts' extended family sat down to their celebratory meal. The camera lens captured everything. Kelly looks at her husband, looking deep into his eyes, thinking. She turns her attention back to the group. “Rick and I have been married for over six years. I know we said we didn't plan on having kids but, "Kelly looked around at her older brother what if... middle of paper..... . clean with Chris in all things technical Yet Chris never gave up his position as the “expert” on the regulations. So when a dust storm destroyed their solar panel, Chris took it upon himself to repair it. So absorbed in the desire to bring power back to the colony, Chris failed to notice that another storm was brewing on the horizon as he headed towards the battlefield when the first dust particles l. surrounded, he continued on his way, confident in his ability to turn back Eight hours later, Mae became concerned when he did not return. When she saw his body through the eyes of a. drone, she collapsed as he imagined what Chris' last breaths must have looked like, muffled by dust. She could only think about painting. She painted Chris, Kelly, Rick and herself before they left for Mars. When she was finished, she shook off and headed towards the Martian desert..