Phil the Family Man
Ch 7 - Some Sisterly Advice

"Hey Blondie, what up?" I greeted as Keely walked up with my nephews.

"Hey, wat 'bout the us, Aunty Pim?" asked little DJ.

"Don't u still wov us?" AJ wanted to know.

"Yes, I still do love you. Why wouldn't I?"

Right as I said it, i knew their parents had been fighting again.

"Cause Daddy doesn't wov us anymore," AJ said starting to tear up.

I looked over at Keely for an explanation, but all she could do was offer an empty shrug. I gave her one of my old stares. That'll do it. She wasn't getting off that easily.

Frowning, Keely confessed, "I don't know. We had another fight. He has been gone for almost 2 days. I am going to go to Pickford for Tia and Seth's wedding. Pim, I think our marriage is falling apart."

"Blondie, listen. I know my brother can be a complete idiot sometimes - well, all the time. But one thing I'm certain of is he loves all of you guys. Why do you think he won't let me be around the boys? Cause if you think he doesn't want them to be like me, that is, like, one-percent of it. The other 99-percent is cause he doesn't want them to get in trouble. Spinach toast, Keely! He's just trying to be a good dad. It will take time for Phil to come back to you and the boys, but when he does you can forget that this whole thing even happened. Just do me one little favor and make sure he doesn't go into the boys' bathroom. Don't ask why - just make sure he doesn't.

"PIM." She said sounding like a mom. Yuck.

"Ok, ok. Me and Aims, we put a time hole in the boys' bathroom. It is only one little prank and I am sure Curtis wouldn't mind it. I mean, we have gone 3 years prank free - and why are you getting motherly on me? You know I hate it, Stretch."

"Sorry. It's a habit now. Just don't get in trouble."

"Fine. You better get to Pickford. Don't worry. I know Phil will come back."

"Thanks. I can't believe that we are actually talking," she commented, finally with a smile.

"I know. We'll see you in 2 weeks."

"Yeah. Your a great sister," Keely said stepping into the time zapper.

End of Chapter 7