On Friday Morning Lucy was woken up by the sound of Kevin's alarm clock beeping and then phone ringing on her nightstand. Kevin. Get up or you'll be late for work. Lucy said tiredly before she picked up the phone. Okay. He replied. Lucy then picked up the phone. Hello. Lucy said. Hey Luce. It's dad. Oh hey dad what's up? Lucy replied now more awake. Oh well I just wanted to tell you that I am going to be retiring from the church at the end of October. Eric said. You are. Why? Lucy asked a little confused about what her father was saying. Well, Luce I've been working there for a very long time and I think it's time that I hand the job down to someone else. Eric replied. Okay well I guess that makes sense. Lucy said in a more understanding voice. Yeah. I am still looking for someone to take my place though I haven't found quite the right person yet. You know what I mean? Eric asked. I think so. Lucy said. If you know anyone who would be interested in it tell them to call me. Eric said. Luce are the girls up yet! Kevin yelled from the bathroom. Almost. Lucy replied. Dad I gotta get then girls up I'll call you later okay. Alright Luce. Love you bye. I love you too dad good luck with your search bye. Lucy said and hung up and went to Kylie and Avery's room. Girls you up yet Lucy asked from outside the door. When no one responded she opened the door. Avery. Lucy said trying to get her up. Avery honey it's time to get up or you'll be late for school. Mom? Avery asked. Yeah now get up sleepy head. Lucy said laughing. Do I have to? Yes you only have a half day of school I think you can make it. Fine. Avery said as she went to the bathroom to get ready. Kylie it's time to get up. No. Kylie said sleepily and rolled over to the other side of her bed. Kylie please get up. It's Friday. Lucy said trying to sound positive. I don't care but I'll get up anyway. Kylie said sarcastically. Good. Lucy said and went into Gracie's room. Gracie was already up and dressed by the time Lucy got there. Well aren't you up and ready to go early this morning. I know mommy I woke up really early cause I could hear daddy's alarm clock beeping. I guess Kylie was right it's not a good thing to have the room next to you and daddy. Gracie said. I guess not Lucy laughed. Mommy's going to go get ready now and daddy should be out soon if you want breakfast. Okay. Lucy said. Okay mommy. Gracie said. Lucy then went into her and Kevin's room to get ready. By the time she got downstairs, everybody was down there and ready to go. Girls you better leave now if you want to make it to the bus. Lucy said when she got to the kitchen. Right. Avery said. Bye mom. Bye dad, bye Gracie. Kylie and Avery said. Bye they all said. Then Kevin left with Gracie and Lucy went to the church.
When Lucy got home at Six, the Kylie was in her room doing homework and Avery was at the kitchen table doing homework and Gracie was in her room playing. Lucy went into the living room where Kevin was watching the news. Why isn't Avery doing her homework in her room with Kylie like she usually does? Lucy asked. I don't know. When I got home with Gracie they were fighting over something and I don't know what it was I couldn't make out what they were yelling about. Kevin said. Oh okay. Lucy said and sat down next to Kevin. Who called this morning when I was in the shower? Kevin asked. Oh that was my dad. Lucy said. He called to tell me that he was retiring from the church at the end of October and that he was looking for someone to take his place and he hadn't found the right person to do it yet and if I knew anyone then to have them call him were his words I believe. Lucy said. Oh so do you know anyone? Kevin asked. He didn't want anyone I knew to do it Kevin he was asking me. Lucy said. But not really asking me. She added. Oh why didn't he just come right out and ask you then? Kevin asked. Because he didn't want me to feel like I had to do it and move all the way back to Glen Oak. Oh now I get it. Kevin said. Do you want to do it ? Kevin asked her. Yeah I would like to but I don't know if the kids will like the idea of moving to California, and what about your job? I could ask to get a transfer. Kevin said. Oh. Lucy said. Let's talk to the kids. Kevin said. Okay. Lucy said happily. She had always wanted to work at her dads church. Gracie, Avery, Kylie can you come to the living room please? Kevin yelled to his kids. When they all came in Kylie and Gracie sat on the couch and Avery sat in the chair. What did you want to talk to us about daddy? Gracie asked. Well. Lucy started. Grandpa called me this morning and told me that he is retiring from the church and he wanted to know if I would take his place. Lucy finished. So what do you kids think about moving to California? Kevin asked. I'll go. Gracie said. Me to. Avery replied. What about you Kylie? Sure. She replied. Great. So we're moving at then end of October.