This morning the Sjobloms woke up in their own beds. They ate breakfast in their own kitchen, and unpacked in their own living room. Today, clothes which had been kept in boxes were hung up in closets. Toys which had been stored away, forgotten, were rediscovered and enjoyed. Today, after 16 months of homelessness, the Sjobloms are finally home.
Rents are lower in Seaside Heights due to the seasonal nature of the tourism industry.
Unfortunately, the Sjobloms' new apartment is on the second floor, which means that Russell must climb stairs, an exceedingly difficult task given his disability. However, with only three days before the family's pending eviction, and other apartment complexes requiring mimimum incomes, the Sjobloms had little choice but to take the apartment. Moving day proved to be long and stressful. The day the family had anticipated for so long brought unexpected emotions, especially the pain of leaving good friends behind. On the morning of the move, Alicia and Russell Jr. spent their remaining moments with friends from the neighborhood.