Jim and Matt lingered awkwardly in their new master's bedroom, using his giant shoes for chairs. Downstairs, they heard the giant teens going about their after-school activities of making snacks and watching television. The little men were glad of the reprieve. They didn't want to face these younger giants without the guiding hand of their father. God knows how they'd react!
After a while, they heard the front door open again. The little men assumed it was Paul, arriving home early, but they soon heard Don's voice mixed in with those of his younger brothers.
They couldn't quite make out what any of them were saying, until they heard one of the DeSoto brothers say, "It's upstairs in Dad's room ... I'll get it." This was followed by a tremendous thump up the stairs!