Pearl Villa.
Saturday morning.
The living room was unusually lively for a weekend.
Actually, most people were busy.
Monica had already left for work.
Chloe had gone early to the Star Harbor Convention Center.
Daniel was at The Atelier.
Hope and Asher were at school for their shorter Saturday schedule.
And in the middle of all that activity...
Two grown men had occupied the biggest television in the house.
Game sounds filled the living room.
Miles leaned forward on the couch, controller in both hands.
"What was that move?"
Beside him, Nick grinned.
"Haha!"
His character landed another hit.
"Got you!"
Miles stared at the screen.
"You've been hiding that combination."
"Skill issue."
"Don't start."
Nick laughed loudly.
From the dining area, Elena looked toward them.
"How long are you two planning to sit in front of that television?"
Neither answered.
Elena continued,
"You're going to strain your eyes."
