During the car ride, not one person said a word, and that was the same case back at the house.
It was Jeanie who broke the silence.
"I'm going to get a drink for Lila and put her down for a nap," she said.
"I have to run out and pick up my medicine," Edward pointed out.
"Allow me Ed, the rain has basically stopped now," said Eleanor.
And she was right, as the downpour had ended and was now a light sprinkle.
"We may get another storm dear, I'll come with you," said Edward.
"Why don't I pick it up?" asked Egon.
"I'll go with you," said Elon.
"Are you sure?" asked Eleanor.
"Positive," Elon replied.
"No trouble at all," Egon added.
"Thank you boys," spoke Eleanor.
"I really appreciate that," added Edward.
As the two brothers headed to the door, Egon suddenly felt a slight pain in his lower leg.
"Ow," he gritted through his teeth.
"Egon, are you alright?" asked Eleanor.
"We couldn't help but notice that you're walking with a slight limp," said Edward.
"I'm fine.
It's nothing to be concerned about.
My left ankle occasionally acts up when the weather is lousy.
The result of a ghostbusting injury," Egon answered.
"Plus the doctor told him to rest it for a week and two days later, was back on the job, which I yelled at him for that," Jeanie said, giving her husband a mock glare.
"I know, my own fault," said Egon, who was slightly blushing.
"Why don't you stay at home and rest your ankle Egon," Eleanor suggested.
"Can we get you anything for the pain?
And ice pack, aspirin?" asked Edward.
He expected his parents and Elon to make a comment, or a wise crack remark but instead, Egon was surprised by the concern his family had for him.
"Thank you, but I'm fine.
I don't want anyone making a big fuss about it," said Egon.
"It's no trouble at all Egon.
I'll get the ice pack," said Edward.
"And I'll drive you Mother to get the medicine," Elon said to Eleanor, before saying to Jeanie, Since Egon's going to rest his leg, you can let Lila take her nap in my room."
"Thank you Elon, but I don't want to put you out," said Jeanie.
"I insist."
"Thank you."
Jeanie made up a bottle of water for Lila, while Edward got the ice pack for Egon.
Afterwards, the three headed upstairs.
"Daddy's going to get some rest to Lila," said Jeanie.
Egon sang his lalaby to Lila, as she fell asleep in his arms.
"It always does the trick," said Egon as he went into his bedroom and Jeanie, with a now fully sleeping Lila entered Elon's room.
After placing an extra pillow on the bed to use for his leg, Egon removed his footwear and lied down on the bed, with his ankle on the pillow and the icepack on top.
He looked up at the ceiling for a few moments, despite the fact Egon had removed his glasses, closed his eyes, and for the first time since his visit, fell fast asleep.
Egon was in a deep sleep, when he suddenly felt a very soft touch on his bare soles.
He muffled a few bits of laughter, before it finally slipped from his lips.
"Hehehehehehahahahahahahaha,ELON, IF THAT"S YOU..HAHAHAHHAHAHA!...YOU"RE IN BIG TROUBLE!HAHAHAHAHAHA!
I'M SERIOUS!...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!...THIS IS NOT FUNNY!"...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Egon yelled in between bouts of laughs.
But to his surprise, when Egon woke to see that the culprits responsible for his laughter were Jeanie and Lila, who were standing at the foot of the bed, tickling him, but instantly stopped.
"Looks like Daddy's awake and he was laughing more than you did sweetpea," Jeanie said to Lila, who giggled at her father's expense.
Egon managed to get his laughter under control, and moved his legs off the bed, but not before removing the icepack.
Jeanie and Lila sat next to him and asked," How's the ankle?"
"A bit better now," Egon answered.
I brought you some water and aspirin while Lila was sleeping, but you were to."
"Thank you."
"Thank your Father.
We wanted to bring them to you, but I let him rest."
Egon was touched by his Father's gesture.
"I'll do that, but first," said Egon, as he took Lila into his arms and asked her in a mock stern tone," Now Lila, did you tickle Daddy, uh, did you tickle my feet?"
"Daddy," Lila said with a giggle, as she wrapped her arms around Egon's neck and nuzzled her nose to his, looking at him with her big brown eyes.
"Oh I see what you're doing.
You're trying to get cute with me, aren't you baby girl?" Egon asked.
"Is it working?" asked Jeanie.
"It is," said Egon, who turned to Lila with a smile and said, I'll let you off this time.
Only because you're very cute.
But next time, I'll have to tickle it out of you.
Because you laugh as much as I do.
OK?"
Egon planted a kiss on Lila's face, who responded with saying "Daddy."
"No, I still think you're worse that Lila," said Jeanie, But you both have very cute laughs.
"Very funny," said Egon, as he and Jeanie kissed.
Egon took the pills and washed them down with a glass of water.
Just then, someone appeared at the doorway.
It was Elon.
"Hey, I hope I didn't catch you at a bad time.
Just wanted to see how your ankle was feeling?" Elon asked, as he entered the room.
"It's feeling much better than earlier thank you," Egon replied.
"Elon," said Lila.
"Hi Lila.
I see you're up and at a great time.
Nana and Pop-pop said that have a surprise for you."
"I wonder what it can be," said Jeanie.
"Elon, do you mind taking Lila for a few moments.
I have to talk to Jeanie in private," said Egon.
"Not at all, said Elon, as he took Lila into his arms and said, "Come on munchkin.
Let's go see Nana and Pop-pop."
The two then left the room.