I want to thank my editor MidtownKitten for her great editing.
I have made some changes to some of my earlier stories (new editors) and you might want to reread them if you have already, or read them if you haven't.
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"Good morning, Uncle Dave," said Carl, my six-year-old nephew.
"Good morning, Carl. Did you sleep well?" I asked.
"Great," He replied, as he took the glass of milk I had just poured for him.
My girlfriend's brother Phil, along with his wife Carol, and their kids Carl and Kathie, had arrived from Philadelphia two days ago. They had come down to visit us in Delray Beach for Thanksgiving and were leaving for Disney World this morning.
Just then, Phil entered the kitchen. He was an average looking guy in his early thirties, slightly balding but in good physical shape. I poured him a cup of coffee and asked how he slept.
"Very good," he replied. "Unfortunately, Carol got up this morning with a serious migraine headache."
"I am sorry to hear that," I replied. "Can I get her some aspirin?"
"I am afraid that won't help. Carol gets these once a month or so, and they can last a couple of days sometimes."
Just then, my girlfriend, Marsha came into the kitchen with her suitcase. She was packed and ready to head out on a business trip to Chicago.
"Good morning, Phil," she said and kissed him on the cheek. "How did you sleep?"
"I was just telling Dave that I slept well, but Carol woke up with a serious migraine," he repeated.
"That's terrible," she replied and grabbed the coffee I had just poured her.
"It looks like we will have to stay here a couple more days and cancel our trip to Disney World," Phil said.
"We are not going to Disney World?" Carl exclaimed in horror as he started to cry.
"Your mother is sick and can't travel," Phil said, and patted Carl on the back, trying to console him. "We can still have fun here. We can go to the beach! Won't that be fun?"
"But I wanted to go to Disney World. You promised!" Carl cried.
"Sorry, your mother is just not up to it."
Just then Kathie came into the room. She was nine years -old and had long brown hair. "Dad, did you say we are not going to Disney?" she demanded. "But I was looking forward to going so much!"
"Your mother can't ride in a car when she feels like this. She needs to be in bed."
Carl cryed, and Kathie stamped her foot in frustration.
"Phil, can't you take the kids to Disney World and leave Carol here?" Marsha asked.
"I don't want to put you both out," Phil said.
"It won't be a problem. We have plenty of space. I have to leave for the airport, but Dave will be here all week. Right, hon?"
"Absolutely. I don't travel again for business until next week. Carol can stay with me for a couple of days, and you can pick her up later in the week," I said as I rushed to prepare and serve breakfast.
"That is very nice," Phil said, "But..."
"No buts," Marsha cut in. "Kathie and Carl have been looking forward to this, and I am sure that Carol would like a couple of days of quiet time."
"Let me check with Carol," Phil said and headed to the bedroom where they had spent the last two nights. He returned five minutes later and said, "I spoke with Carol. Are you sure having her stay with you won't be a bother?"
"Not at all," I replied. "Things are quiet here during the day, and Carol should be able to get some rest. I just have a couple of conference calls to make, and I am working on a report that is due by the end of the week. There is plenty of food in the fridge, and it will be great to have the company if she feels up to it later."
"OK then," Phil said.
Both kids started jumping up and down, clapping and yelling in excitement.
Carl ran around the kitchen and cheered, "Disney World! Disney World! We are going to Disney World! Yeah!"
Marsha finished her breakfast and kissed her niece and nephew goodbye.
"I hope you all have a great time," she said and gave her brother a hug.
She turned to me and said, "Take care of Carol for me, OK baby?"
"Absolutely. But you will owe me when you get back," I whispered the last part in her ear as I squeezed her ass playfully.
"Behave! The children are watching," she whispered back.
She gave me a lingering kiss, and then I opened the door to the garage and closed it behind her as she left.
I finished up the breakfast dishes as Phil got the kids ready to go. Once the car was packed, I hugged them and told them to have a wonderful time.
"Don't worry," I told Phil. "You guys enjoy yourselves, and I'll take care of Carol."