Given a second chance at life , Joshua had mapped out a meticulous plan for himself , determined not to live in mediocrity . If he could tackle test papers now , he would do as many as possible . In the middle of his study session , his phone rang . It was Tom Loeb , an old friend from the orphanage . Tom and Joshua had grown up together and had both gotten into 27th Street High . Joshua had a few other childhood friends who were also at the same school , and they had always been close . But things had changed when Joshua found his parents . His family hadn’t wanted him to associate with his old friends , and over the past four years , those relationships had faded . Now , with his fresh start , Joshua had recently reached out and rekindled his connection with them . “ Joshua , you mentioned that when the storm hits , the prices of fresh shrimp and live crabs will go up . Is that true ? ” Tom asked as soon as Joshua picked up the call . Tom , like Joshua , was an orphan and had grown up poor . He worked hard , studied hard , and lived frugally . He washed dishes every day to scrape together a living . Joshua had found a way to make money , and he had shared the opportunity with his old friends so they could benefit as well . “ Yes , I’m certain , ” Joshua said confidently . “ The prices will definitely jump , probably more than double . From 20 per catty to over 40 ! The storm is going to cause damage to fish and shrimp ponds , and a lot of the stock will die . That’ll push prices way up .” “ Are you really sure ? ” came a girl’s voice over the line , clear and curious . In his mind , Joshua pictured a tall , pretty girl with a high ponytail – Gwen Lynch . “ Yes ! ” Joshua said . “ By tomorrow , when the storm clears , prices will start rising . Just wait and see , Gwen . On the other end , Gwen’s excitement was obvious . “ Joshua , we trust you ! Honestly , I agree . This storm is too intense ! ” This girl was Gwen Lynch , an old friend from the orphanage who also got into 27th Street High . Back when they were kids , they depended on each other just to get by , sharing everything . They were incredibly close . When Joshua was reunited with his parents , the three of them felt a mix of envy and happiness , shedding a few tears together . Now that Joshua had reconnected with them , excitement buzzed in the air . “ Hold on , guys ! Keep up with your exercises ! I’m guessing the storm won’t ease up until tomorrow afternoon . The day after , we can check the prices for live shrimp and crabs . Just make sure you’re keeping the tanks oxygenated . We can’t afford to lose any ! ” Joshua commented . Gwen chuckled . “ Don’t worry , Joshua , we’re on it ! We’re super careful ! Tom , Edith , and I each chipped in 20,000 for this . 7:17 pm 444 . They were grinding hard , prepping for college , sticking close , and helping each other through everything . If Joshua hadn’t been reunited with his parents , he would probably still be with them . But now that he had the chance to give them a hand , it felt good . He wasn’t too caught up in these things , though . He had his focus on his exercises , determined to finish all the practice papers his teacher had given him today , move on to new ones tomorrow , and finally get those shrimp and crabs sold the day after . Time was ticking , and he needed to make every second count . Fraser , we’ve got the surveillance footage ! After Joshua left the neighborhood with his suitcase , it looks like he hopped on the bus number 956 heading toward the suburbs ! ” In the Fraser Residence’s living room , a police officer stood in front of Maggie and David , delivering the As soon as Wendy heard the police were there , she rushed out of her room . “ He went to the suburbs ? ” Everyone looked shocked . He got off the bus at Bane Road , and then we lost sight of him . We’re still waiting to get more surveillance from that area . With this storm , it might take two or three more days ,” the officer explained . “ What’s he doing in the suburbs ? Isn’t that a rural area ? ” Maggie asked . “ Joshua looked really sure of himself when he left . No hesitation at all . He probably planned to go to the suburbs a long time ago . Here’s the footage . Take a look , ” the officer said . Wendy leaned in and saw Joshua boarding the bus , still in the same sneakers and school uniform he had on earlier . “ Mom , doesn’t Joshua have a car and driver ? ” Wendy turned to Maggie and David . Maggie commented , “ Why would he need a driver ? He can ride his bike to school ! ” “ But … ” Wendy hesitated before continuing , “ Frankie has his own driver and a car to get him to and from school . Why doesn’t Joshua have the same ? ” 7:17 pm 444 . Promise to Punish My Ridiculous Family