Boris, the sleek black streetcat and narrator, stretches luxuriously atop the garden wall, nudging her twin Darko. Together, they peer through the window at the whirlwind inside, where Judy—not tall, not blonde, but radiant and formidable—twirls between her beloved family and the preparations for her birthday. The courtyard is a mosaic of furry agents: Boris flicks her tail with pride, ready to regale Darko with tales of the legendary woman they so adore.

Avi, Judy’s lifelong partner, towers above the crowd, his bold retro glasses catching the light as he jokes with Saichi, the globe-trotting eldest daughter, and Miki, her loving husband. Ellaili, the creative middle daughter, glides past, honey hair shimmering, as she wrangles dogs and cats with Ron—her soon-to-be husband, whose John-Lennon locks flutter in the breeze from an open window. Yalli, the youngest son, darts between feet, clutching a controller and a new pet, while baby Nari and Ori giggle in the playpen. Boris turns to Darko, eyes sparkling. "Look at them—if Judy’s a spy, this is her secret lair. And we’re her top operatives!"

Judy stands at her desk, animatedly explaining a case to Avi, who nods with a grin, sipping his coffee. Ellaili doodles wedding plans while Ron tosses treats to Tao, their spaniel, and Richy, the rescue cat, who swats playfully. Boris snickers to