A week later in Tulsa Oklahoma

Duncan and Conner had decided to travel to Tulsa Oklahoma and visit the Curtis family. Duncan wanted to surprise his sister and brother in law, so he didn't inform them about his plan. They had rented two cars at the airport because both Duncan and Connor liked driving a car. They would be more comfortable and independent when each had his own car. Duncan had booked two rooms in a nice middle class hotel in the town centre. They arrived there quite late at night.

The next morning Connor waited as usual for Duncan to come for his breakfast. He seized a newspaper and then he was fascinated by the title story. Duncan greeted him and sat down.

"Want an update about the Curtis family Duncan, then read the newspaper. I think you will be a parent soon." Duncan snatched the newspaper out of Connor's hand.

Duncan read the title story about the boys and their friends. The parents died 8 months ago. That would explain why he had not heard from Fiona the last 6 months. Why Darry had not informed him like his parents had instructed him, Duncan asked himself.

Maybe the boy had forgotten to inform him with all this bad news. To be fair he didn't know him. He was a toddler when he last visited them. At least the boys were still together thanks to Darry's sense of responsibility. But it must have been extremely difficult for Darry to take care of his siblings. Well, at least he was here to help these boys now. What about the twins? Nothing was mentioned about them in the newspaper. Probably the state put them in foster care. He would find out soon.

"Connor, I'm glad we decided to come here. The children need me now without their parents."

"Yes, they will need you and I am very sure you will be a good, supporting and understanding guardian, uncle and parent," Connor smirked.

"But there are two other boys Johnny and Dallas who will probably need our help. Fiona mentioned that they are pre-immortals too. Maybe I should have an eye on the Curtis family and you Connor on the boys in the hospital."

"That's a very good idea Duncan. We should first investigate before we rush in to help. It looks like you get wiser with age Donnchadh. A century ago you would have rushed in. Now you are more careful and I like this development of yours."

Duncan just smirked, "Remember, they are pre-immortals Conchobar. They should not have to deal with us immortals until they change. In my opinion it is too dangerous for them," Duncan said.

"Come on Duncan that's an old discussion between us. We will never find a common denominator. The Curtis gathered pre-immortals and us or you, mostly you Duncan, have to deal with that now. I know that you have reservations about this topic, more so than I have. Still, you are a good man and take care of the young ones if you stumble across them. But this is different, they are family and you are their uncle."

"It is our duty to help pre-immortal children. They often have a miserable life. I sometimes think mortals can feel that they are of another kind. I am strictly against it to tell them what they are. I only tell the boys what is necessary. Promise me Connor that you won't tell them what they are."

"I promise you, I will not disrespect your wishes, Donnchadh. You are their guardian."

"Thank you, Conchobar. I will tell them our secret. I'm aware, that they need to know, what I am and their parents were, if we are going to live together until the boys are grown up.

I still can't understand why you told your son that he is a pre-immortal. Now he is even more reckless than before. It was hell for me to babysit John last summer. He made constantly dangerous and stupid nonsense. Conchobar you should know better."

"He, he, Connor laughed, at least you had some practice. Practice you can use now with your boys."

Duncan made an annoyed face. "Yeah, just laugh about me as always!"

"Yeah, as long as I can remember knowing you laddie, you've had all the fun and most of the good women. It's time for you to take over some responsibility."

"Now, I'm the Macleod who is scheduled to take care of two baby boys and some boisterous and troubled teenagers. I will have all the fun and joy parenting brings with it," Duncan grumbled.

"He, he, Connor laughed, don't be grumpy to have children is rewarding, at least sometimes!"

"Huh, Conchobar, just be a good uncle for them, then I'm happy."

"That I can and will be, I promise Donnchadh."

They finished their breakfast and Connor said. "Well, we split and you go to the Curtis home and I go to the hospital. If Johnny dies, what is possible, I will take care of him." Connor said.

"Thank you Conchobar, that really helps me a lot," Duncan said.

"I know, you can't take care of little immortals, teenage-boys and baby-twins at the same time. You are still only an immortal not superman."

Duncan smirked, "No I'm not superman and I appreciate your help."

"Like I appreciated your help with John, he worships and idolize you Donnchadh."

"Well I'm his cool uncle, Duncan laughed. You had a hard time with John last year, but he still admires and loves you Conchobar, never doubt it. After all he is a boisterous teenager determined to get in trouble with his very strict father.

I was glad that I managed to mediate between you and John. You are a strict but also a loving dad. He will recognize it in time. Just don't give up and keep your line. He will grow up just fine. See you later, Conchobar."

"Thank you Donnchadh and see you later"