Brian Griffin pulled up his Prius in his brother's driveway. The only one outside was his niece, Alexis. As soon as he got out of the car, the teenage girl ran to him and hugged him. "Uncle Brian!" she said, happily.

The canine smiled and hugged her. "Hey, Alex. Are your parents home?"

Alexis's expression rapidly changed. "Yeah," she replied, unenthusiastically.

They went inside the house, where they found Peter Griffin sitting on the couch, watching television. "Hey, Brian," Peter said.

"Hey, Peter," Brian greeted.

"Sit down. Oh, you gotta watch this show, bro."

"Alright. I guess I can stay for a little bit."

"Want a beer?"

"Nah. I'm driving later."

"Come on. One beer won't hurt."

Not wanting to argue, Brian went into the kitchen, where he found his sister-in-law, Lois, cooking. She turned toward him and smiled. "Hi, Brian."

"Hi, Lois. Is it okay if I get a soda?"

"Of course. Are you staying for lunch?"

"I was only planning on staying for a little bit, but if it's not an imposition-"

Lois turned off the burners. "Not at all."

Brian heard Alexis's voice behind him. "Please stay."

Brian turned around and chuckled. "Okay. I'll stay for a while."

The canine walked back into the living room and sat by Peter. He opened the soda and started watching the show Peter was watching. Alexis sat by Brian and looked at the television but didn't pay much attention to it. Peter and Brian chatted while Alexis was quiet. This went on until Lois came into the living room and announced that lunch was ready.

The four of them went into the dining room and ate. Lois asked, "So, Brian, what have you been up to?"

Brian took a bite and replied, energetically, "I just finished a script I was working on. I just mailed it today."

"Good luck," Lois said.

"Brian, you should get a steady job, like mine. Hey, maybe I can get you hired on to where I work," said Peter.

Brian shook his head. "I'm doing okay. Besides, I want to do something I enjoy." Changing the subject, he asked Alexis, "Are you enjoying your summer vacation?"

"Yes," the teenage girl responded.

"What have you been doing?"

Peter said, "She's just been staying in her room. Probably masturbating."

Alexis's cheeks turned red. "Dad! I haven't!"

Lois intervened. "Peter, that's inappropriate. It isn't our business whether Alexis masturbates or not. It's totally normal."

"Mom!" the teenage girl cried out. "You aren't helping!"

Brian saw the tension and again changed the subject. "This is delicious, Lois."

"Thank you, Brian," Lois said. Lois and Peter suddenly seemed to forget the conversation that they had just had with Alexis moments before.

The rest of the meal was spent talking about various things. Alexis was quiet and was the first to leave the table.

Brian stayed for a while after lunch, then he said goodbye to Peter and Lois. When the canine went outside, he saw his niece sitting in the front yard. He sat by her. "Hey, kiddo."

"I'm so embarrassed."

"I'm sure they didn't mean to do it."

"They ALWAYS embarrass me. It's like they don't even care."

"They do. Why don't you talk to them about how they make you feel?"

"I've tried. They just brush it off."

Brian paused. "Tell you what. How about we spend some time together sometime next week? Maybe getting you out of the house will give you a chance to clear your head."

Alexis cheered up and hugged him. "Thanks, Uncle Brian. You're the best!"

"No problem. Anything for my favorite niece."

They hugged again, then Brian left.