The Wanderers

Dad cleared his throat, looked down at his hands, and then to me, "Which means, we're moving," he said. I still don't get it.

So I looked to Mom for a clue, but she remained unreadable. Elsa appeared excited by this news. Dad looked to me. "Easton, what do you think about that?" he asked, but I don't want to tell him how confused I am.

So instead I ask, "When," thinking whatever it is must be happening soon.

"Well, we are planning on renting the house to get a little income for it, so we need to look for renters. Your mother and I already found a new house for us to live in." There it is, the explanation. We're getting a new house, like an upgrade, but why? What's wrong with the house we have now?" I'm putting together the dates and we should be seeing potential renters soon. Uncle Rob's bringing by a For Rent sign tomorrow, so I need you two to clean up your rooms."

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"Well they want me to start next month, but they are forwarding my pay, so I'll have the money in advance. And here's where the other bit comes in," she told us. For some reason my eyes move from her animated face and I just watch her hands as she explains that with this job means more money, so we will be moving.

"Where?" Luke and Damien said in unison.

"Well, I've been in contact with this guy, who owns a house that was recently put on the market. He wants to rent it and it's really cheap."

"Mom, we need details," Damien exclaimed, getting just as excited as Mom.

"Okay, then get in the car and I'll show you our new house!" So we did.