Part II Chapter 1

"Where are you going so early?" I asked my son while clearing the table after breakfast.

Kaleb had changed out of his pajamas into a blue jumper paired with a white T-shirt and was currently tying his shoelaces.

"I'm going to meet my friends, remember I told you." He said jumping to his feet.

"I do but it's still early," I said looking over at the wall clock and sighing. "Okay but remember to come home for lunch," I followed him to the door and watched as he hopped on his bicycle before riding off.

"Bye, mom!" He called back to me as he went up the road.

"Keep out of the road and watch out for cars!" I responded as he rode away and he paused momentarily to nod before continuing on his way. I turned to go back into the house so I could help Kerrick get ready but not before glancing up the street at my son's retreating figure. Once inside I got Kerrick's things together and put them on the table just as I heard him coming down the stairs.

"Where's Kaleb?" Kerrick asked while fixing