Nightline was running its closing credits when Scott's home computer beeped at him. Though Kirk had not told him when to expect a call, all other communications had begun precisely at midnight, so Scott made a reasonable deduction.
The dormant video screen came to life as the first message appeared.
MASON
That was unlike Kirk to start a conversation that way.
wtfo
ITS ME. KIRK.
Now it was Scott's turn to be suspicious.
Prove it.
AW CMON
Prove it.