To say Nigel Uno's life improved since being Delightfulized was an understatement. He enjoyed the things he would never had done since he was a stupid Kid Next Door. He did his homework on time, brushed his teeth, watched TV that taught children a lesson instead of mind-numbing cartoons and even traded his Rainbow Monkey underwear for Union Jack underwear. He even started paying more attention to Lizzie...even though she wished he wasn't so...well, dull at times. But the best part was him spending time with his dad. Fishing, sousaphone lessons, learning his British roots, he could actually understand what his father was trying to teach him.
One day, while he was neatly folding his school uniforms and putting them away, he heard his father call, "I say, old bean, it's your Uncle Ben's kids! They wish to see you! Oh, isn't he a good man?" He obviously had no idea about "Uncle Ben's" activities as Father.
"Coming right down, father," Nigel called out.
At a steady pace, he met his adopted cousins in the kitchen. "Salutations, Delightful Children from Down the Lane."
"Good afternoon to you, Nigel. Tell us, what have you been doing since you've decided to finally join us?"
"I've been taking sousaphone lessons from father. He's even signed me up for music class."
The Delightful Children raised an eyebrow. "Sousaphone? You mean tuba?"
Nigel suddenly banged his fists. "It's. A. Sousaphone. I hate the tuba and so does father."
"Okay, okay, we're sorry!" The Delightful Children said defensively. "Actually, we would like to hear you play."
"Certainly."
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In the living room, the Delightful Children sat on the couch and watched as Nigel played the "Rhapsody in Blue". They smiled. So much better than the old Nigel. When Nigel was finished, the Delightful Children applauded. "You have the makings of being a musician, Nigel Uno."
"Thank you...cousins."
The Delightful Children were shocked when he said this. This was the first time he regarded them as family. That was it. Nigel Uno was more than just their friend. He was family. And family deserve something.
"Oh, and by the way, Nigel," they said. "We have something for you to make you even more famous." Bruce held up a can with an image of a bald man growing hair. "It's a formula that can grow back the hair you've lost. Think of it as our gift and our most sincerest apology."
Nigel took the can from the Delightful Children and, with tears in his eyes, gave them a hug. "Thank you. And...I forgive you."
The Delightful Children hugged him back.
Nigel Uno's life had never been so delightful.
