The Fairweather Group was formed in the former book. WHAT I HEARD. This was a group of about 20 people who became friends, based on a bad accident that Roger Brantingham was recovering from. Roscoe Fairweather, a rich man who gave to charities, entered the scene when Roger's home was burned by arsonists. The group became so close in daily happenings to each of them, that it became unanimous to name the group, THE FAIRWEATHER GROUP. Anyone belonging to the Group could call on any other member of the Group to provide their service of expertise needed to help, free of charge of money or time or sacrifice.