"Hey mum, I'm stepping out. Be back in a jiffy. " Lawrence announced as he, Jeremy and Mandy passed the kitchen where his mum was busy with the stove.

"Alright. Be back in time for lunch" She said.

They crossed the living room where Landon sat reading a newspaper.

"I'll be back soon,dad." Lawrence called out. "I want to introduce Jeremy and Mandy to the neighbourhood. "

"Alright." Landon replied with a wave of the hand, not taking his eyes off the newspaper.

"I don't get what that man sees in that paper. " Lawrence mumbled as he closed the door.

Jeremy chuckled, adjusting the scarf he wore around his...