Sky Bearing

   I awoke to the sound of my Uncle Charlie's voice. It was the same as I had remembered it, deep and rough. The first thing that came to my mind, though upon awaking was the surprise that my mom had actually let me sleep. I could not believe it.

   "Sleepyhead back there. So where are you two going again? To the Mine World?"

   "No, Charlie," my mom said laughing. "You always ask that same question and the answer is always no, so next time would you please not ask that question?"

   "Sorry, but you guys should really go one day. And take me and Sleepyhead with you guys. I heard that it is a really fascinating museum."

   So that was what the Mine World was! He indeed always did ask that question but I had always thought it was a joke. That he was suggesting they should get dirty on the trip and work instead of relaxing. But he had been suggesting they visit a museum and take us along. Although that wouldn't happen unless they left and then we followed behind.

   "No, Charlie how many times have we...," my mom's voice faded away as my dad tapped her on the shoulder. "What do you want?"

   "He's awake," my father announced. "We best be going. Have fun with your uncle."

   "You guys can finish the conversation," I said.

   "No, it is private."

   "Come on Zac. I found the old Nintendo 64."

   That was enough to get me out of the car and into the small house. I grabbed my suitcase out of the back of the car and followed my uncle through the front door.