AN: THIS IS A PREQUEL TO THE HARDY BOY'S BROTHER.

The Hampton family and the Hardy family went camping every year on Independence Day. Usually the week of Independence Day. And this year was no exception except now the Hampton's had a son named Alexander or Alex for short.

Frank and Joe were absolutely in love with the baby. Joe was 11 and Frank was 12. But if you hang around with the Hardy's, trouble and danger are never too far behind.

It started out as a great holiday. They all went to Prospect Lake Park in Massachusetts. (A real place by the way). Frank and Joe were so excited. The 3 hour long car ride there didn't phase them much as they arrived a few hours after the Hampton's.

The campsite was big and spacious. Big enough for two hyperactive children that's for sure. The Hampton's were across the lane from them.

"Laura! Fenton!" Called Elliot Hampton as he came to greet them, "it's so good to see you again!" They hugged.

"Good to see you too Elliot. Where's Hannah?" Asked Fenton.

"Oh she's just getting Alex. And where are Frank and Joey?" Elliot said.

"We're right here uncle Elliot!" Joe called from behind the Hardy's camper.

"Oh there you are! I didn't recognize you. You've gotten so big!"

Frank and Joe both blushed. "Well I'm gonna be 13 in a few months uncle Elliot." Frank said proudly.

Just then Hannah Hampton came walking up to them with baby Alex cradled in her arms.

"Hey guys!" She called

"Hannah! So great to see you. And here is little Alex!" Laura said embracing Hannah. Alex started making little gaggle noises with his mouth.

Frank and Joe ran over and started playing with Alex. Hannah put her son down in a playpen and went to help the Hardy's set up their camper. They all agreed on a campfire at the Hampton's site for dinner.

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