No matter how many times his parents tried to push him to hang out with his uncle, Lars absolutely refused. He hated that man and always will, especially after what he did to him when he was just a little boy. Twister was so oblivious to why Lars hated their uncle, then again, he was never the sharpest tool in the shed. If he only knew...if only his parents knew, then they wouldn't push this man into Lars' life.
Flashback...
It was a rainy day and a 6-year-old Lars had a fever and was to be out from school. His mother already took 2 days off from work and couldn't miss another day. The only one who could watch him was his uncle Ramon.
"No, mama. I don't want to stay with him. I want to stay with you." the small child pleaded.
"But Tio loves you." Sandy interjected.
"No. I want to stay here." Lars pleaded again.
"Lars, is there a reason you don't want to stay with him?" Sandy looked into her son's eyes.
He thought back of the times Ramon threatened him.
'If you tell anyone, your mama won't love you anymore. If you cry and tell anyone, I will do the same to Maurice.' he threatened in a dangerous voice.
"N...n...no..." Lars looked down at his shoes.
"Okay. Let's grab your back pack and get to Tio's house." Sandy said.
On the carride, Lars was dreading going there. His aunt got a new job while his uncle was unemployed again. Sandy dropped Lars off, gave Ramon instructions on medicines he needs to take and what time. It wasn't until much later after being dropped off that Ramon walked in on Lars, who was trying to nap. Fear then crept in the small child's eyes. He knew what was coming.
"So your mama tells me you have a fever. Let's see if I can make you feel better." Ramon said.
He crawled into bed next to Lars and whispered, "If you say anything about this to anyone, I will kill Maurice..."
Flashback Ends
"Lars, wake up!" a voice yelled.
Shaking his head, Lars was back to reality. He and his friends were practicing for the exhibition hockey game that was coming up.
"Dude, what is it with you? You've been like this for three weeks now." Pi asked.
"Nothing...I don't feel good. I'm heading home." Lars started to excuse himself.
"That's what you always say!" Animal said with annoyance.
As Lars was making an exit, Pi stopped him and said, "Hey, is something bothering you?"
"No...I gotta go..." Lars said.
Twister and Ramon had a fun day together. The two spent time on the pier going on the rides and playing carnival games.
"You know," Twister started, "I forgot what a cool uncle you were, Tio."
Ramon chuckled and said, "I'm glad to hear that, Maurice. How are your hockey practices going?"
"They are okay. Otto can be bossy when he wants to be. I think he forgets this is an exhibition game. He always wants to win."
"That's what you call a dedicated team play. I just coach little league hockey and I can tell some of the boys are going to grow up to be like your friend, Otto." Ramon chuckled. "I have a question for you."
"Yes?" Twister looked up.
"How would you and your friends like if I personally sponsored your team?" Ramon asked.
"No way...you want to sponsor us?" Twister asked.
"Why not?" Ramon replied.
"That's rad! Thanks, Tio!" Twister exclaimed.
This chapter was short but I will continue working on the story. So far, Twister has no idea as to why Lars hates their uncle.