Unholyverse

~Part 21~

"Mark! Mark, you have to come see the size of my room, it's like a football field!" Danny came racing down the stairs into the hall, yelling for his brother. He skidded to a halt by the main doors, his face falling as he took in the bags stacked up by the wall. "You're leaving now? I thought you were staying until tomorrow!"

"Got an earlier flight," Mikey explained, moving out of the way so Craig's guys could get to their stuff to pack it into the van. "You have my number though, dude, you can text me."

"It's not the same," Danny frowned.

Mark appeared from somewhere and sidled over to his brother, putting an arm around his shoulders. "I can't believe the Father just left."

Ray shot a nervous glance at Frank. "It's his job."

"It's stupid," Mark complained.

"Kid," said Frank, "you will never know how hard I agree with you."

"Are you sure there's nothing else you need?" Craig said as they were climbing into the van. "Call me when you land, okay? I know the kids will want to speak to you."

"Right," said Brian, smiling sideways. "The kids."

Craig grinned unabashedly. "Have a good flight," he said, and slid the door closed.