NARRATOR
One week after the Stratford twins
Changed the phase of the moon
A second article hits the stands
And sent the city in to a dizzying
Frenzy, such a major win
Even Thomas changed his tune
The Sun’s competitors all demand
An explanation

REPORTER 1
Chester Thomas
Is it true?

THOMAS
Yes, I'm telling you
Yes, I'm telling you
Herschel sent our Samuel all his notes
He's right there

REPORTER 2
Samuel, Samuel
Is there proof?

SAMUEL
Yes, undoubtedly
Yes, undoubtedly
My source is presently
The foremost authority
In the field of astronomy
REPORTERS
That’s not fair
That’s not fair

THOMAS
I don't care
Your jealousy is unbecoming
Surely, you'd agree
That this is a victory for our planet
You're just mad it was published by me
I won't lose sleep
If you call it a lie
There's life up upon the moon
All of us have bigger fish to fry

CHORUS
(reacts)

NARRATOR
Thomas and Samuel leave
Without spotting
In the shadows, one remains
He's plotting
He works for the New York Sentinel
Sent by rivals of the Sun
Sent to find a smoking gun
Even if there isn't one
This sunrise was so abrupt
Surely someone was corrupt
Now his job is to disrupt
SAMUEL
Benjamin

BENJAMIN
I barely see you
Tell me, Samuel
Where have you been hiding?

SAMUEL
Blame our boss
He keeps me busy
This time without constantly deriding
Rose has been relentless
I swear she has not slept in a week
She's too busy on Luna
When she’s writing, she’s at her peak
Mom and Dad would be amazed
Side by side, working in a blaze
Thomas even gave me a raise
Could these be ‘the good old days’?
BENJAMIN
Oh - that’s great

SAMUEL
He didn’t give you a raise?
BENJAMIN
No

SAMUEL
I'm sure it will come, Benjamin. This is your moment, too

BENJAMIN
Thanks, Samuel. See you later?