A Sit-Down

Eric knew he definitely had to have a sit-down talk with his parents. They apparently that a whole six weeks was enough time for to have fully adjusted to having a little brother. They said they couldn't understand Chloe's sudden nature to be whiny. As exhausting as it was trying to give both children the attention they needed, mom and dad made sure Chloe got attention and they also tried to make as many things as possible stayed the same, like having the same lunchtime and that the girl got a bedtime story, no matter what. Maybe the excitement of having a new grandson but Eric's mother was definitely treating Chloe differently and giving her much less attention and affection. Chlorinda apparently didn't see this. She were very displeased when she heard that the Friday and Saturday she would be babysitting for them it was only going to be Ethan there after dinnertime. Horatio was picking up Chloe at 6:00pm. She was spending Friday night and Saturday afternoon with him. Eric had also told her that if Horatio was off earlier than that and wanted to get Chloe early that was fine, too.

"Why?" Chlorinda said. The annoyance obvious in her tone, hearing her granddaughter was spending the better part of the weekend with her godfather.

"Because she needs more attention than you give her at the moment," Eric said frankly.

"It's been over a month, Eric," his mother replied. "That's a pretty good adjustment period."

"Oh whoopie doo! Think about it, ma; for four years, she's been the center of attention. And even though we tried to prepare her for it, one day this baby moves into the house and her whole life is turned upside-down. That's a lot to take in for a child. She does have to learn to share and get used to less attention but she does deserve more attention than she's getting right now. You and dad, of all people should know that!

"Even though me and Calleigh are working on it, we're not even giving Chloe the time she deserves right now but at least we see it and admit it! Over at H's, she'll get all the attention she could ever want."

Eric had talked to Horatio about the problem he was having with his parents regarding his daughter earlier in the week.

"Poor Chloe," Horatio had said. Later that day, Horatio asked about taking Chloe on the weekend.

The surprise he had for Chloe, the two new rooms, especially the toy room which had some brand new toys added, not to mention spending quality time with a godfather who loved like his own child, had perfect timing.

"I know they love Chloe and Chloe loves them. I'd hate to see that relationship hurt. Are you going to sit down with your parents and talk this out?" Horatio asked Eric.

Eric nodded. "As soon as I calm down enough to do it respectfully. I just think having raised four kids they should know better."

Horatio couldn't argue with that notion.