In Chapter 4 of the Tannhauser Gate the family arrive in Boston for a surprise, and the first encounter between Johs and the main character, who are departing on the scientific adventure together…
“I sat in the back of Johs’ car with Vic on the drive towards campus. Anne and Josh were chatting away in the front seats. The talk flowed seamlessly. I smiled as I looked out the window. They met a few times during our video calls and seemed to get along well. It calmed me. I knew I would work a lot during our stay, and although Anne and I had made an explicit agreement about this, it was top of my mind to ensure that she and Vic had a good base so I could focus on the work ahead.”