Book Four: Chapter 34

“Wait a second.” Mike looked at the collection of items on the table. He could almost see it now, if he were to rearrange the items. Curtains, a blanket, pillows, even a set of clothes. “This looks almost like a bedroom set.”

“Oh!” Beth stood up and moved to a different position along the table. “I think you’re right. Look at the colors on the pillows, they match the drapes. There’s a small blanket that matches as well. Still...” she picked up a broken watch. “I’m not certain what’s going on with the junk drawer vibe.”

“Seriously, look at all these pens.” Mike grabbed the stack on his side of the table. Some of the pens had business names on them, and a couple even still had chains attached. Jenny, active now, was busy building a mock log cabin out of them on the corner of the table. “So, we’ve got a bedroom set and someone’s trash pile.”

“And their piggy bank,” Yuki announced, picking up a quarter. There was a bunch of loose change scattered through the boxes, and