Alex had started to help Mrs. Carter with dinner when Mr. Carter came in. Mrs. Carter made the introductions. "It's nice to finally meet you Alex."
"It's nice to meet you, sir."
"Alex, would you go ask the kids what they want to drink?"
"Sure."
Once she was gone Mr. Carter turned to his wife, "Very polite young lady."
"yes she is, and she's so sweet. She has a brother and a sister who are twins the same age as Aaron and Angel. They're really getting along, they've been playing all day long."
"That's good."
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Alex walked out to find Nick dragging both Jason and Aaron in a headlock. "What are you doing?"
"I won." Nick said triumphantly
"Well, considering that they are only eleven and 1/3 your size, I'm proud of you.
"Well, thanks."
Alex went about her job and then reported to Mrs. Carter what everyone wanted. She helped her finish the meal and then went to gather everyone up.
The kids all ate outside, not before long there was a all out chip war going on.
Mr. and Mrs. Carter watched the whole thing from inside. Mrs. Carter didn't even go out to stop them when they began throwing food at each other, "They have a lot of fun together." she commented to her husband. They watched as Nick got up and ran off, he returned minutes later with a water gun and began soaking everyone, including Alex. Mr. and Mrs. Carter watched as Alex got up and began chasing Nick around the yard. She finally caught up with him and tackled him. Mr. Carter laughed as he watched his 6'1 son get tackled by a girl and then get put in a headlock, "I think our boy has met his match."
Mrs. Carter looked at her husband, "I think you are right."
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Around 8:00 Alex told Nick that they should be heading back. Nobody was really happy, but Alex insisted that they get back because she didn't know how her parents were going to feel about them being out all day.
Jason and Aaron said good bye, and Aaron said that next time he would beat Jason at Mortal Combat. Angel and Jasmine said goodbye.
"Don’t forget to ask." Nick told Alex as she got into the car
She smiled, "I won't."
"Tomorrow mom and dad are busy, I had planned to take these guys to the mall, do you and your crew wanna come?"
"well, let me think about that. Okay."
Alex smiled, "I'll call you tomorrow morning."
"Okay, talk to you later."
Jason and Jasmine waved as Alex pulled out of the driveway and headed back to the hotel. Both her siblings fell asleep on the ride home, leaving Alex to think about the day, the tour, and about tomorrow. "I just don't want this to me a dream." She said as she pulled into the hotel parking lot and began to wake the twins.
