((Since the babysitter has taken the kids out for a stroll, nobody answers the door))
MONROE:
Despondently gives up banging on the door and treads the steps back down, draggin his feet all the way.
%% Wonder where she is. Now that I'd prepared myself to face her and all, prepared to say....... I still don't know what. But I would say....something. Profound. Caring. True. %%
((Sits down on the bottom step, leaning head in hand))
** This is a strange place....there are strong vibes here that set my whole body and soul a-hummin'. I wonder why? Did something powerful happen here? I wonder if Alma's ever noticed? **
((Decides to rest there, and wait a spell, just in case))
%% She might be out for just a little moment. %%