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Chapter 4: Count On Each Other

Mi: What are you doing tonight?

W: Please don't tell me there is a meeting I forgot because Friday is usually my relax day.

Mi: No, there's no meeting so are you busy?

W: No, why?

Mi: Let's go out for drinks tonight.

W: What about the boys?

Mi: My sister always babysits Jake for me and she's willing to watch all three of them tonight.

W: Only if she doesn't mind.

Mi: She won't. I already talked to her and she's fine with it.

W: You were that sure, I'd say yes.

Mi: I had a hunch, so we're on?

W: Sure why not.

Mi: Okay, I'll send you her address and then we can go from there.

W: Okay.

Mi: Oh and by the way, we're taking your car because it's much fancier.

W: Sure. (He smiled and got into the car as Michael walked back inside the school)

___That Afternoon___

Michael sent William the address as he was on his way to pick Connor up. When they got home they made themselves sandwiches for lunch and then sat down in front of the tv.

W: I'm going out with Michael tonight and the two of you are going to stay with Jake at Michael's sister's place.

C: Can we sleep over there?

W: No bud, I'll go pick you up but it'll probably be a little late.

M: That's okay.

W: I bet it is.

C: So, where are you guys going?

W: I don't know Michael doesn't want to tell me.

ML Is it a surprise?

W: I think so.

M: Cool.

W: I know now go pack your back packs.

M: Can I take my toys with?

C: Yeah, me too.

W: Sure.

*Couple Hours Later*

C: Dad! Are you ready to go? (He shouted from outside William's door)

W: Almost, I just need to change this shirt.

C: Why? (He asked as he and Mathew came barging into their father's room)

M: Daddy, you already look good. You don't need to change.

W: You're just saying that because you want to leave.

C: No daddy, you really look nice.

W: You boys really think so?

C & M: Yes daddy. (They said in unison)

W: Okay then let's go.

M: Finally. (He sighed walking out)

C: Dad you have to carry our bags.

W: Why, I thought the two of you were big boys?

C: You took your time daddy and that's your punishment.

W: Oh really?

C: Yup, now hurry up.

William just smiled as he picked up their bags and walked to the car. When they got to Michael's sister's place the boys were already vibrating with excitement.

W: Can you two please calm down already?

M: We are happy daddy, we want to see Jake.

W: I know you do but just calm down.

They got out and William carried their bags again as they walked to the door.

Knock! Knock!

J: Hi! Come in.

Mi: Jake, how many times have I told you not to open the door for strangers.

J: But they're not strangers.

Mi: They could have been.

J: But they're not.

W: Hi. (He said breaking up the argument between father and son)

Mi: Hi, sorry come in. Jake's just been real excited the whole day.

W: So have these two.

Mi: William, boys, this is my sister Olivia.

C & M: Hi Ma'am. (They said in unison)

O: Hi boys and you can call me Aunt Olivia.

J: Come see my room. (He said dragging Connor and Mathew upstairs)

W: I'm sorry about that.

O: It's nothing, now give me their bags and have fun you two.

W: Wait it's just...

O: Don't worry Michael has already given me your number and numerous warnings. Go and enjoy yourselves and I promise to call if I have too.

W: Okay, thank you for doing this.

O: It's a pleasure, now go. (She says pushing them out the doors)

Michael gave her a kiss on the cheek before following William out.

Mi: Is it okay if we go to a diner or something to go grab a bite to eat?

W: Absolutely not, I was going to suggest that we go eat something.

Mi: Well in that case, let's go.