Distractions
Julie (Jinx's civi name) and I walked quickly to Spencer's and saw Uncle Barry looking at the Flash merchandise with a sad look on his face. "Uncle Barry?" I asked softly concerned.
His head turned quickly his face becoming hostile making me take an involuntary step back. "What," he demanded turning to look at the rest of the store.
"Have you found him yet," I asked slightly afraid. He was known for protecting his nephew but this was ridiculous.
"No he isn't here," he growled looking at Julie standing slightly behind me.
I nodded and slowly took out my cell phone. Hitting the second speed dial button I held the phone to my ear.
Uncle Barry was staring at Julie who had straightened her hair and was wearing skinny jeans with a tank top. Finally his gaze redirected to me when I said, "Wally! We are at Spencer's where are you?"
I frowned listening to him talk. "Well your uncle his hear and says you need to be at the family reunion in an hour. Yeah I'm bringing Julie and Jason too. I… Yeah but it's okay. I've dealt with deadlier. No yeah I'll tell him. See you in an hour. I love you too bro," I murmured smiling before turning to Uncle Barry.
"He said he got caught up in a robbery and won't be able to make it. He promises to be at the reunion though," I practically whispered as Barry stood towering over me.
"Hi sir my name is Julie," Julie said holding her hand out to him. "I'm dating your nephew. You must be so proud he is such an amazing young man," she smiled expertly.
"I'm very proud. I just wish my brother could be here to see him grow up,"
Julie nodded sympathetically, "It must have been very hard for the both of you. Both of my parents died when I was really young and I took it out on the world for a long time. Luckily Wally found me. It seems he is a natural at saving people. I can only hope I can still even be saved," Julie said sadly.
Uncle Barry smiled back at her and said, "I don't think it's too late. You deserve a second chance. Besides you're still young. You've got your whole life ahead of you to make good decisions."
"Some people don't believe in second chances like you and Wally," Julie shook her head sadly.
"Well if you ever need anything just call me. If Wally can see good in you then it must be there. If anything the kid is great at making character judgments," Uncle Barry admitted looking at me.
"Well girls I better get going. They will want me home to help set up for the reunion. It's good to see you Tala. It really has been too long," He murmured before walking past us and out of the mall.
I closed my eyes and let out the breath I was holding in relief. Then I turned to Julie and said, "Welcome to the family. You were freaking brilliant."
Julie grinned and smiled at me, "You really think he likes me?"
"I really do," I smiled at her before we both turned to leave.