A mysterious "galactic space" message with possibly life-changing impact gets friends exploring perceived truth, trusted communications, and expanded consciousness. This occurs in the context of global hardships that have necessitated strong connections for pursuing work and love. Licensed "Trusted Sources" Cora and Cro are players in the info-power game, with allies protecting against deceptive manipulators. They have moved to a re-purposed golf course and former club house (now a triplex). Their housemates are Eth and Isi, young "Physicalists" who do material work, along with Ann and Carl, long-time "Communicators" of life knowledge.