Summer was approaching and it meant only one thing for Ben: Hero Time. With just two days to go, Ben's excitement knew no bounds. He had done all the necessary preparations: Getting Sumo Slammer Cards (including the limited editions), Sumo Slammer video games and his favorite Sumo Slammer T-Shirt.

"I had no idea that you were looking forward to the summer this much. I thought you hated the last time you went with Gwen and Grandpa Max", said Ben's mother in an amused manner.

"Where did you get the idea mom? I loved every part of it", replied Ben.

"Oh I remember the day when Max dropped you and you said that it would have had been better if you had stayed at home."

"I was talking to Gwen, mom. If that over smart ass hadn't been on the trip, it would have been much more enjoyable!"

"Langua..."

"Whom are you calling 'over smart ass'? You dimwitted dingus!"

"Gwen!?" Exclaimed both of them.

"Hello Aunt Sandra", Gwen hugged Sandra while showing the finger to Ben behind Sandra's back.

"Hello Gwen! I had no idea you were coming today, I thought you would be coming a day after tomorrow"

"We decided it is better to show up early and spend some time with the family before heading off in the RV"

"Max! I mean Dad!" said Sandra

"Grandpa!" Ben cried as he ran to hug Max

"Ho Ho, I've have missed you too". Max said returning the embrace.

"I hope you don't mind us coming early, I had something to discuss with Carl and also with you, plus a family time is what I had needed."

"Not at all, but you should have called I would have prepared the lunch."

"Don't worry about it; I have brought lunch from The Home Mile."

"Awesome" chimed Ben

"I really appreciate it Dad."

"Oh don't worry about it and Max is just fine", said Max with a wink.

Sandra smiled and lowered her eyes, visibly embarrassed, "And what is it that you wanted to discuss?"

"I am afraid we cannot talk about this in front of the kids"

"Ben! Why don't you and Gwen go to your room and play? And remember to be polite, don't think I am letting you off this easily, you are going to get a lesson in language from me".

"And you need to work on your gestures" Max said with a grim face, narrowing his eyes to Gwen.

"Yeah okay I am sorry" said Ben

"Me too, it won't be repeated I promise."

Ben and Gwen left for Ben's room.

"Listen Sandra, I have some news that both you and Carl need to know"

"Uh, Okay! So should I wait for Carl to be home?"

"No. I think it's better I tell you now. I don't know how I would be able to handle both of you together".

"See the thing is..."

"What! Oh my God! I cannot believe it. Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am very sure; I saw it with my own two eyes."

"Oh my God! Let us hope Carl takes it well."