Drifter House 2: Ugly Edition Part 2

Now that Randall was old enough, it was time to head to Granite Falls. Before they left however, it was Bowen's birthday. Cressida felt sad. She'd just lost her parents, and she knew that Bowen wouldn't live to see Randall grow up.

 As soon as they arrived at Granite Falls Cressida decided to try her luck at fishing while her husband and son found other ways to have fun.

Randall's idea of fun was to climb into the garbage can outside their cabin. Cressida sent him straight to the bath when she got back.

Later that night they roasted marshmallows over the campfire...well, Bowen and Randall did,  Cressida roasted some beetles.

 "Mommy, you're not going to eat those, are you?"

"Of course not dear, it's just for the experience."

Cressida later caught Bowen snacking on the beetles. She reminded herself to have him brush his teeth before he kissed her next.

 The days passed, and Cressida drew ever closer to her goal. She'd heard the rumors of a mysterious hermit living in the deep woods and after some investigation she found the secret entrance to their home. He turned out to be a nice older man and they did some cloud gazing before she headed back to the cabin.

Meanwhile Randall was doing some cloud gazing of his own...while laying in a pile of garbage. This kid really was a lot like his Grandpa.

Cressida had finally achieved her goal, and was eager to celebrate with her family. She was back at the cabin making dinner when...

"MOMMY!! SOMETHING'S WRONG WITH DADDY!!"

 

 Bowen was gone. Cressida knew it was coming but she had hoped it wouldn't be so soon. She couldn't even cry, she just felt numb.

They returned home with an emptiness in their hearts. How would they go on without Bowen? Poor little Randall was inconsolable.

Final chapter coming soon...it might surprise you!