Matt ran into his father in the hallway. "Matt, there you are. I was

just coming to look for you. Your mom and the girls decided to throw

Shana a baby shower and Simon has a date with Deena." he said. "So

I guess that means if I'm not free, I better free myself up?" Matt

asked. Eric nodded. "Yes. I need you to watch Ruthie and the twins

for me." he said. Matt sighed. "I had plans." he muttered under his

breath. Eric gave him a hard look. "Look. All Ruthie wants is to spend

some time with you, that's why we picked you tonight. As for your

baby brothers, you haven't spent a single minute with them since they

were born." he said. He sighed. "Ok, I'll do so." he said. Eric nodded

and started to walk away, looking back at his oldest son. "Oh, one

more thing. Simon needs a ride to Deena's house." he said, walking

away. "Why can't Lucy give him a ride on her way to the Pool Hall?"

he called after him. "Jack, Deena's brother, is coming to pick Lucy up

in a little while for the shower. And Mary and your mother are

already there." he said. "Alright, alright. I guess I have to." he said,

as he went looking for his brother. He found him looking in the mirror

and groaned. "You have exactly 5 minutes to be ready to go, or else

you are not getting a ride." he said.