Lev looks at Risa, almost afraid to ask the obvious question. Finally he says, 'Uh...why do we have a baby?'

'Ask him,' says Risa.

Stone-faced, Conner looks out of the window. 'They're looking for two boys and a girl. Having a baby will throw them off.'

'Great,' snaps Risa. 'Maybe we should all pick up a baby along the way.

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