Lenny Davis, a distinguished professor emeritus, shares a startling family secret about his parentage, revealing a possible connection to his uncle via artificial insemination. Meanwhile, Paul Tough, a contributing editor, recounts his father’s eccentric journey to connect with extraterrestrial life, posing deep questions about their relationship. Each narrative explores the complexities of father-son dynamics, identity, and the longing for understanding, revealing that the answers we seek may lead to unexpected discoveries.