Well if it isn't Mr. Big in the Britches!

I was driving my yellow Cobalt to the museum for my last night at work. It really pained me to go there, because I was basically brought up with the exhibits, and they were my best friends! Now, they just expect me to leave like they meant nothing to me.

That's now how I work though.

I finally arrived at the museum. I parked my car and then walked inside. I saw Dr. McPhee talking to someone. This someone looked like Uncle Larry form behind but I doubted it would be him. He hasn't come visit me at work in about 8 months, why change his habits now?

I then got closer and Dr. McPhee said, "Ah, another Daley. I guess it's like a family reunion in here." I then saw the man in front of Dr. McPhee turn around and to my surprise it was Uncle Larry.

He tried talking to me and saying, "Hey Becca," but I just kept walking right past him. I may live with him, but doesn't mean I have to get along with him. He followed me and said, "Becca! Becca! Wait!" he then grabbed onto my sleeve and stopped me.

I turned around and said, "What Uncle Larry?" I was a little bit irked that he picks now of all times to come back, right when everything is being packed up.

He then looked at me and said, "Why didn't you ever tell me?" I looked down for a moment and then looked up and said, "Honestly? I didn't tell you because I didn't think you would care about it." I then set my stuff down and heard Rexy moving around.

I turned around to meet Uncle Larry and saw him playing with Rexy with a giant dog rope. I laughed a little, that seems like something he would do. I then saw everyone else popping out of their crates.

Teddy went up to Uncle Larry and said, "Good to see you Lawrence! I see you've come back! I.." but he was cut off by my uncle's phone going off. I despised that stupid thing! He always had a call, a text or an e-mail from someone at work. Before the whole big business thing he always had time for family and for the museum. Now though, it's work 24-7.

Teddy was also kind of surprised because he just looked and said, "Ohhhh a cricket." I laughed at what he thought the phone was.

We then heard muffled voices coming from one of the other crates. I turned to see the crate the miniatures were in shaking a little bit. I went over there to open it but Uncle Larry beat me to it.

I saw Jed and Octavious emerge and heard Jed say, "Well, if it ain't Mr. Big in the Britches himself! Come to see us on our last night?"

Uncle Larry then said, "Yeah, Jed I'm sorry I never knew! I'll try calling the board in the morning."

Octavious then said, "Sorry Larry, I don't think it'll work. I can tell you're generally somewhat concerned. However, without you here, no one would really listen. Sure I mean we have Rebecca, but she didn't have as much of an influence as you did." I nodded behind him. It was true. If I had my way none of this would be happening. He then continued, "Even the glory of Rome had to end."

He then looked dramatically off into the distance. I tried not to giggle as Uncle Larry started yelling, "Uh hello? I'm right here. Do you have to look dramatically off into the middle distance? It makes me feel even worse!"

Octavious denied him by saying, "I don't know what you're talking about." He then continued staring and Uncle Larry started to get peeved and waved his hands in front of him. Octavious just said he was looking at a nice bit of wall.

Teddy broke the fight that was about to emerge between everyone by saying, "I don't know about you all, but I would like one more stroll around the museum, as a family. I'm not one to wallow in self pity. My dear?" He then helped Sacagawea onto Texas and they started off. The cavemen and Attila gave my uncle dirty looks and even some of the animals acted weird towards him. Akmunrah came over to me, offered me his arm and said, "My lady?" I blushed a little bit and said, "Why thank you."

I started to follow and heard Octavious ask Jed if he was coming. I heard Jed say, "No I'm just gonna wallow in self pity."

We took one final walk together and soon sunrise was upon us. All the exhibits were getting back into their crates and Ak (it's the nickname I've given Akmunrah) gave me a kiss on the cheek and bid me farewell for now.

I then walked over to where Uncle Larry and Teddy were talking. I guess Uncle Larry found out the tablet wasn't going with them. Teddy was then about to tell him the "key to happiness" when his phone went off again. He said something about a Wal-Mart deal, and then looked up at Teddy and said, "The key to happiness is?"

But sadly, Teddy was already frozen.

Uncle Larry then walked over to me and said, "Come on, I'll drive you home." I knew he meant in my car so I tossed him the keys and then we wen going home.

He dropped me and the car off at his house and then went off to the office again. I looked and Nick and said, "Nicky, what are we going to do with him?"

Nick just looked up at me and said, "Honestly Becky, I don't know."

I watched Nick until Uncle Larry got back, which was around 8 at night. He came loaded with Chinese food though. Nick and I started to unpack it and I said, "This is a lot of food Uncle Larry!" Nick nodded his head in agreement.

Uncle Larry the popped his head in from the kitchen and said, "Ed from work is coming over, I thought I told you guys?"

We shook our heads no and then heard the phone go off. Uncle Larry went over and answered it and said, "Wait, wait…JED?! How'd you dial the phone?" He then paused for a minute and then said, "Kahmunrah? What…Jed? Jed?" I'm guessing the line went dead.

Nick looked at him and said, "Dad was what that all about?"

Uncle Larry looked at him and said, "I don't know Nicky. Get all your stuff together you're going to your mom's place. I'll drop you off. Becky, you're coming with me. Grab some clothes."

I did as I was told and then we headed out the door. Uncle Larry dropped Nick off and I waved to my Aunt Erica. I still considered her my aunt even though they were divorced, and besides, she was my godmother too.

We then headed to the airport and we got a call from Nick. While we were walking to the gate I kept hearing Nick ask if Uncle Larry had a plan. Well that was an imaginative idea.

Uncle Larry finally admitted he didn't have a plan as we boarded the plane. I vaguely knew the outline of the Smithsonian. The reason I knew was because I studied it for a couple weeks because I wanted to know where my friends were going. I knew that the archives were under the museum and that we would need special access if we were going to get to the archives. Wonder how we were going to pull that one off.

We finally landed in D.C. about a half hour to 45 minutes later. What can I say, it was a short flight. We then headed to a hotel to spend the night.

I woke up the next morning and saw Uncle Larry in another suit. Does he own nothing else now?! We then hailed a cab and went to the Smithsonian. I kind of wanted a big adventure to happen to me while I was here, but I wasn't expecting one.

Little did I know, I should have been very careful in what I was asking for.