Ch.18
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"I hope they weren't too much trouble," Mrs.Carter said as she held her youngest daughter in her arms.
I glanced at Aaron forcing a smile. "Oh, no trouble at all." Damn Barney cd.
"Happy to hear it," her husband added as he hugged Leslie. "Thank you so much for taking of our Leslie when she was sick." Angel tugged on his pant leg.
"And Angel, too."
"And who could forget Nick?" his mother whispered kissing his forehead. Who could forget Nick? Well, I could on a good day.
I laughed as I watched BJ send Mrs.Carter a look that read 'don't even bring it up!' The older woman cleared her throat. "Well, thank you for um...everything."
"Are you gonna' come back and see us?" Aaron bugged staring up at me.
Ninja Turtles, Barney, pads and vomiting little girls- maybe they should consider turning their home into an amusement park. "Sure, Aaron." Was I the King of Fake Smiles or what?
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