Chapter Twenty Five
Richard: Good morning my love.
Shayla: Oh, you're such a sweet talker. *giggles*
Kell: *grumble mumble too old for this grumble*
Kell: You know, you're pretty cute when you haven't filled your pants.
Ray: Oh hey! You work with Grandpa Nick right?
Arvin: I do. I'm in his ah... human relations department.
Ray: Cool! Do you play chess? I need someone to practice with.
Arvin: Hm... well I suppose I could give it a shot.
Ray: So Grandpa says he does computer stuff like Grandma used to, but I don't believe him. He works out too much to be a computer guy.
Arvin: Oh? So you don't think that people that work with computers should work out?
Ray: Yeah, but Grandpa works out a lot. Almost as much as dad does.
Kell: Oh hello Arvin. Been a while since I've seen you around. You looking for Nick?
Arvin: I am, but I'm not in a rush. You know, your Great grandson's pretty good at this game.
Ray: See, I said I was good! I'm first at school, I just can't beat grandpa cause he cheats.
Kell: Well if you know he cheats, why don't you call him on it?
Ray: Cause he gets grumpy when you catch him.
Arvin: Hah!
Ray: So what do you do for my grandpa anyways?
Arvin: I make sure that the people Nick talks to get exactly what he means, that way there aren't any misunderstandings. Sometimes I have to go and explain it to them a little better afterwards.
Ray: Oh, so you're like a translator?
Arvin: Close enough.
I thought you didn't like kids?Rhia: I don't like kids, babies are fine.
That seems like an oddly specific distinction...Rhia: Well it's how I feel. I'm sure I'll have issues with Amira later, but for now she's cute enough.
Ray: Whatcha painting over there grandpa?
Nick: A cloud!
Ray: Me too!
Ray: I'm learning the violin too grandpa! What do you think? *screeeeeeeee*
Nick: *gritting teeth* Sounds great kid... why don't you go show how good you are to your dad?
Rhia: I know your dad said you could stay up late to draw some pictures, but I think 1AM is late enough. Head to bed.
Richard: Oh, I was just heading over to change her.
Shayla: It's fine dear, I need to feed Amira anyways. Go do your paintings.
Nick: Hey Rhia, ...
Rhia: EEEEAAAAH!
Nick: Um... I haven't actually scared you yet.
Rhia: Oh, I um... hehehehe. Maybe I'm a little jumpy today.
Nick: *Snort*
Nick: I'm glad you married my son, you're fun to have around, heh.
Rhia: Uh... Thanks I think.
Nick: Man I'll never miss this part of raising kids...
Oh hey Ken. What are you up to?Ken: Just getting some alone time. Everyone's been around the house lately, it seems like the only place that it's safe to be alone is up here.
So not worried about your birthday then?Ken: Uh... It's my birthday?
You didn't... sigh. Yes, and your wife made you a cake.Ken: Oooo, I do love me some hamburger cake... But my trainer says I'm not allowed to have anything but fish and salads...
Ken: Buuuut I think I can cheat this once... Mmmmm hamburger!