Chapter 4
They looked at each other. They rarely had visitors after 8 p.m. and especially not at their back door. El got up to answer the door. She stood still and stared for just a moment as the sight registered in her brain. She then pulled him into a big hug.
"Neal?!" El said, asked disbelieving.
"Hi, El." Neal said simply, hugging her back.
"Oh, my…Neal?" Peter said, getting up from his supper and walking to the door. He pulled Neal into a bear hug.
Neal was panting, almost, as Peter let go of him. But, at least, his anxiety about wondering if Peter and El would see him was gone.
"So, Mom…Dad, I would love to meet my namesake." Neal said, grinning.
"How did you find out?" El asked.
"…the proud Grandma." Neal replied, talking about June.
Peter nodded. "Yeah, she's turned her spare room at the back on the mansion on the first floor into a playroom." He paused. "He's had his birthday parties there. Then June takes Jacob and his friends to the park. She just pays to have the park closed so that the kids can run free."
"Well…could you use another uncle?" Neal inquired.
"…can never have too many uncles." El grinned.
"Good, I would love to have a nephew. …." Neal looked at Peter. " What are you going to do?"
Peter stared at Neal. "What do you mean?"
"June said you were retired, but I know you."
Peter looked at Neal. "No law against friends visiting friends."
TBC
