Rachel laughed. "Well, it was a crazy thought. I'll take boring over too eventful anytime."

There was no need to ask if their father was around. There was no other place he would be. Mom was off in space somewhere. Rachel could feel the faint, far off tug from the Phoenix force. It touched someone once and never let go completely.

"So, is the rest of the kiddie crew still here? Or did their parents finally wise up?"