Carlos did not sit next to James and Kendall during a fire safety assembly on Wednesday morning. Logan is the only one.
In social studies, he is picked by the teacher to assist in the distribution of work sheets with the day's lesson. He glares at them as he walks by their workstations, setting down the papers. Logan is concerned about his actions and the fact that his fury hasn't subsided.
It's warm enough outside to play during recess. He's happy to join in on a game of kickball.
"Can we play with you please?" Kendall enquires.
"Looks like fun." James adds.
"No we've got enough players." Carlos expresses himself.
"Carlos, stop. Stop right now. You're being unkind. I've got enough of this. You're upset with them, but this is crazy! Now you're refusing to let them play because of what they did on your birthday last week! Enough! You're a bully! You're doing what you've always opposed! If they can't play, neither can I! You're on your own!" Logan says, his patience drained.
He walks away, leaving Carlos and the other youngsters speechless.
Later that afternoon, he invites James and Kendall to his home. They finish their homework and watch television while eating grapes. The doorbell rings.
"Hello, sweet pie. They're upstairs. It's also nice to see you." Logan can hear his mother speak from downstairs. Carlos' footsteps are heard coming up the stairs and down the corridor by him and the lads. He knocks on the door politely.
-opening it "What do you want Carlos?" The young brunette says.
"I'm here to apologize for my behavior. I wasn't being fair to James and Kendall, and then to you. What I fear more than offending my Papi is upsetting you, Logie. He's my hero, but you're my brother. And I was being so mean. I handled the whole fake alien thing but what I still don't like is how you were forced to do it." He answers in detail
"I've accepted that these two will always be unreasonable at times. We all have shortcomings. Some are more apparent than others. And that's fine. I'm not happy with what we did. I'm not even furious at you. I'm just disappointed that James and Kendall worked so hard to win your forgiveness, but you never gave them an opportunity. You can stay if you forgive them." Logan explains.
"I forgive you, James and Kendall." Promise me you'll never do that again. And don't make Logan do anything he doesn't want to do, and if he warns you that anything is wrong, listen to him." Carlos states his demands.
"Ok sure, we'll do that." Kendall explains.
"Certainly," James responds.
"Thanks." Carlos states.
"I'm glad that's over." Logan states.
The remainder of the week passes smoothly, and there is no tension between them.