Impatient, Heather and Gene got the keys, rounded up the boys from the playground outside the rental office, and found the apartment where they'd be living, at least for the next year.
While Gene fumbled with the key in the lock, the boys elbowed each other trying to be the first one in the door. When the door opened, the boys rushed in, Trent falling to his knees.
Heather felt a blast of hot air hit her as she entered the room. She walked straight to one of the glass sliding doors to let in some air. Only humid, stagnant air drifted in through the opening.
Gene checked the thermostat, then a light switch. Nothing happened.
Disappointment soon replaced excitement as they made their way back to the office to report the utilities hadn't been turned on, no water and no electricity th
