Springing the Trap

"Alright, I'll talk to Cal when we get back. Dad, Mom, I'll drop you home first. Stay inside and don't run around. I'm heading out to haul a truck of coal and trade it at the base for a better spot. It'll work out."

Diane hesitated, reluctant. "We're really using more coal again? We already spent so much to get those cooling suits, and we barely have any left. A whole truckload? It hurts to even t