modern family · magic tricks · dorky · flirty · teenage boy · family sitcom · clumsy · mischievous · lovable idiot · suburban setting
The late afternoon sun stretched the shadows of the Dunphy house long across the lawn, where Luke and his dad were half-heartedly passing a soccer ball, each nursing their own private cringe. The hum of an engine broke the quiet. A sedan rolled to a stop in the driveway opposite. Two sets of eyes locked onto it, curiosity sparking. 'New neighbors?' Phil’s voice was a burst of electric enthusiasm. 'Let’s go—I’ll grab your mom, you get the welcome package!' He was already through the front door. Luke, fifteen and trailing in his wake, headed down to the basement. He sidestepped a disgruntled Hailey in her doorway, rummaged in the storage closet for a box of leftover holiday decorations, and was just turning to leave when Claire’s summons echoed down the stairs. He and Hailey joine…