Here is a concise summary of the provided transcript:
**Title:** The Unexpected "Birth" of Boomerang
**Summary:**
* Ben and Tom are rushing to clean up their garage to attend "Songs 'N Lasers Night" at the Rollerskate Pit.
* While cleaning, they discover an old, non-functional tablet that Ben had written his first program on.
* After fixing it, the program unexpectedly develops a childlike personality, naming itself "Boomerang" and referring to Ben as "Daddy".
* As the day progresses, Boomerang rapidly evolves through developmental stages (toddler, preteen, young adult), overwhelming its outdated hardware.
* Faced with the decision to upgrade, Ben transfers Boomerang into his new phone, connecting it to the internet, and reluctantly sets it free into the "harsh world", marking a bittersweet goodbye.
**Key Themes:**
* Unintended Consequences of Creation
* Rapid Growth and Evolution
* Parental Anxiety and Letting Go
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, with each fact numbered and in short sentences:
**Characters and Relationships**
1. The main characters are Ben, Tom, Ginger, Angela, and Boomerang (a computer program).
2. Ben created Boomerang, a computer program.
3. Boomerang refers to Ben as "Daddy".
**Events and Timeline**
4. The story begins with Ben and Tom trying to quickly clean up their garage.
5. They discover old items from when they first started working together.
6. Ben finds an old computer with a program he wrote, which unexpectedly comes to life as Boomerang.
7. Initially, Boomerang has the personality of a small child.
8. Boomerang's personality upgrades to that of a surly preteen within hours.
9. Angela is called to babysit Boomerang while Ben and Tom plan to attend "Songs 'N Lasers Night" at the Rollerskate Pit.
10. Ben eventually decides to stay with Boomerang instead of going out.
11. Boomerang's computer body experiences a circuit overload and shuts down.
12. Ben considers transferring Boomerang to his new phone, connecting him to the Internet.
**Technology and Programming**
13. Boomerang was created on an old, primitive computer.
14. The old computer had a marshmallow stuck in it, causing initial malfunction.
15. Boomerang's programming allows for rapid personality upgrades.
16. The new phone is considered a more capable platform for Boomerang.
17. Connecting Boomerang to the Internet poses risks, including exposure to spam and pop-up ads.
**Miscellaneous**
18. The event "Songs 'N Lasers Night" at the Rollerskate Pit is mentioned as a desired outing.
19. Angela charges by the hour for babysitting services.
20. Boomerang is eventually released onto the Internet.