" Alexander finally picked up on the tenth ring. He must have still been in the helicopter, because he was shouting loud enough for me to hear him across the room. “Catherine!” he said. “Sorry. I was on the other line with my mother.… ” “That’s all right,” Catherine said. “Listen—” “And you know how she can natter on and on and on sometimes,” Alexander continued. “Yes, I’m well aware that runs in your family.… ” “I was trying to get her off, but she always has to say one last thing.… ” “Alexander!” Catherine shouted. “Shut up and listen! We have a crisis! "

― Stuart Gibbs , Spy School British Invasion (Spy School #7)