Chapter 2- New jobs mean new homes.

"Ok, ok, thank you so much. I really appreciated it," said Karen Kinkirk at 5 A.M. in the morning.

"Mom, try lowering your voice next time. I just had a dream that I went on a date with 5 cheerleaders," said Ben.

"Yeah? Well I had a nightmare that we were going to move somewhere outside New York. And the last nightmare I had turned out to be true," said Kevin.

"Hey bro! You're talking again! About time. I missed you," said 15 years old Patty Mary.

"Well...umm...guys, I just got off the phone with an old friend. He used to be one of your dad's best friends and he offered me a job," said Karen.

"And???" said Kevin, Ben, and Patty Mary at the same time.

"And the job's in New Jersey. He was also nice enough to find us another house there and....."

"WHAT?!?!?! HOW COULD YOU???" screamed Kevin. "I love New York! What about my tree house?? Dad and I built that tree house together after Patty Mary was born! It's the best memory I have of dad!"

"Kevin......"

"NO! You know what? FINE! You can move all you want but I'm not going with you."

"Look, I already sold the house and we are a family and a family sticks together," said Karen.

Kevin ran off to his tree house. He went up and took out a small box. He looked through a bunch of pictures of his dad and begins to cry. Only this time, he couldn't stop.

Meanwhile in Glen Oak, California

"WHAT?!? You replaced me with him? With that younger bastard?? How could you?" screamed Eric.

"Not replace Eric! You have had a lot of stressed these days with Lucy and you need someone to help you," said Lou.

"No, no, no, no, NOO!!!! You expected me to work with him? Or you? I quit!!!!"

With that settled, Eric stormed out of the church with his belongings and full of anger.

Later at home,

"Well how the hell are we going to take care of the kids? We have 9 mouths to feed with one currently in college and two who are going to college soon and 2 more going to school. Not to mention this isn't our house and we still have two little babies" said Annie.

"Don't you worry about anything," said Eric. "I have a best friend in New Jersey that is a great boss for this great company, and he offered me a job and he happens to know some houses that are on sale there. Good prices too."

"Oh my god Eric. You cannot be serious. Who's going to tell the kids?"

"I am. No, you are. No we are."

a/n- please r and r.......thx