Hello.

Hi, Marcus. How are you?

Hi, Hector. I'm fine.

Good boy. Seen anything suspicious lately?

Like what?

Like enemy spies? Or criminals? Or aliens?

Aliens? That's science fiction, and science fiction is banned!

You're a smart boy. Stay aware, son!

I'm more aware than anyone!

What do you want?

I have a great idea! Let's build a sandbox! They're cool, and everyone could play in it whenever they want!

I could play in a sandbox forever! They're the best thing ever!

Unfortunately, Marcus, it would be nearly impossible to build a sandbox. All of the sand we mine is used to build new apartment buildings. I doubt I could get any.

But everyone needs a sandbox! Kids, grown-ups - everyone! Even your cat would love it!

Do you know Zlata in apartment 1?

Yeah! She's awesome! We played ball the other day. She had a good time! We're a lot alike. We even like the same things!

We both like the sandbox idea! Could you somehow make it happen?

I'm sorry, but no.

Did you like the fireworks?

Yeah! Too bad the roof didn't catch fire. The firefighters would have come!

Marcus, what happened?

Uncle Hector, I'm hungry! Do you have any food?

Let's see.

Here's a sandwich.

Thank you, Uncle Hector! I love sandwiches!

What is it, Marcus?

I'm thirsty.

What would you like? Some water?

Nope! I'd rather have lemonade!

Okay, I'll see what I can do.

Here's some lemonade, Marcus. It wasn't easy to come by!

Thank you!

I have something sad to tell you, Marcus. Zlata is in the hospital; she's in bad shape.

No! We just played together! It can't be true!

I understand how horrible that is. But there's more. Can you keep a secret?

You bet! Dad once drank all the cognac mom was saving for the holidays and then told me to keep it a secret.

I didn't say a peep!

Do you realize you just told me?

Anyway...

Well... Don't tell anyone it was me who told you, OK?

I won't tell - I promise! Pinky swear!

Zlata is your sister. You were born on the same day, but she was taken from your mom.

What? She's my sister? Yahoo!!! I have a sister!

Unfortunately, she's very sick and needs a donor. Do you know what a donor is?

Yes. It's when one TV gets a lamp from another TV. You need to take something out of me and give it to her, right?

I'll do it! I'll save Zlata!

You're a brave boy, Marcus. Zlata is in Hospital 3, on Burnt Youth Street. You can visit her and tell the doctors you're her brother.

They'll surely let you in. But don't tell anyone, OK?

OK! Thanks! I'm going to save my sister!