CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE A Brilliant Future

Il_9781605091457_0137_001 HI, EVERYBODY,” Ray greeted his family with enthusiasm as he came through the front door. The response was disappointing. Jamie and Tammy were too focused on Grandma Pat and Grandpa Harry to even notice his arrival. He got a hello from the grandparents, but they were enjoying the kids’ attention too much to say much more.

“Hi, honey,” Carol said without even looking up from her reading.

Ray was eager to find out where they were going for their surprise funday. “So where are we headed this time?” he asked.

Carol said, “Pack your swimming suit; it will be warm.” Since June in New Jersey can be quite warm, ...

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