Ch. 11 Hey, Aunt Erica
" I'm going to the library," Angel tells Larry as he runs towards his bedroom and grabs his wallet from his bed. He then runs back to the living room and sees Larry comfortably watching TV. " Where is the nearest library, Uncle Larry?" He asked his uncle.
Larry turns his head to the right and looks at Angel.
" The nearest Library is the New York Public Library at New York City, New York," He tells Angel. " Want me to go with you?" He asked him. " I know these streets more than you. Remember, you are a California boy," He chuckles.
Angel rolls his eyes but smiles at Larry.
" Yeah. That sounds good. Before we go, you should take a shower and change clothes. You are still wearing your uniform," He tells Larry.
Larry looks down at himself.
" You are right," He chuckles as he stands up and stretches. " Don't worry. I'll go take a quick shower," He walks up to Angel and ruffles his short black hair with his left hand. " Why don't you watch TV while you wait?" He asked him.
" Okay," Angel nods his head.
He walks towards the couch and sits down. He turns his head to the right and sees Larry entering the bathroom and closing the door behind him. He chuckles when he hears the shower running which let him know that Larry is about to take a shower.
A knock on the door grabbed Angel's attention. Angel stands up and turns as he walks towards the front door. He looks through the peephole and smiles when he sees a woman with long blonde hair and blue. He opens the door and smiles at the woman.
" Hey, Aunt Erica," Angel politely greets Larry's ex-wife, Erica Daley.
Erica was talking to a little boy when she hears a familiar male voice speaking to her. She turns and wears a surprised expression to see Larry's nephew and her son's cousin, Angelo Richards.
" Ah! Angelo. Look at you. You have gotten big since the last time that I saw you," Erica happily greets Angel. " How is your family?" She politely asked him.
" Angel!" The little boy name Nick Daley happily attacks Angel with a hug. " I miss you! What are you doing here? I thought you live in San Fransico," He looks up at Angel.
Angel hugs Nick back.
" Hey, kiddo. I used to live in San Fransico. I now live with your old man," He tells Nick as he looks up at Erica. " My relationship with my parents became strained after Mom passed away," He mumbles.
Erica looks at Angel with a worried motherly expression.
" Your Mother was a dear friend of mine. You know she introduced me to your Uncle," She tells Angel.
Angel smiles at Erica.
" Also, Dad kicked me out because I came out to him," He sadly sighs.
Nick wears a confused expression.
Erica wears a shocked expression.
" I love Samatha, but I didn't like that she got with your Father. The only thing good that came out of that relationship was you, Angel. I can't believe your Father kicked you out of the house because of your sexuality," She pulls Angel to a hug.
Angel tears up imagining his Mother hugging him.
Nick lets go of Angel and looks at his Mom hugging his cousin.
" You know. Despite your Uncle and I not being together. You are still my nephew in my eyes. You know I am here for you. So, if you ever need motherly advice. I am here," Erica lets go of Angel and smiles at him.
" Thank you, Aunt Erica," Angel smiles.
A door opening grabbed Angel's attention. He turns his head back seeing Larry getting out of the bathroom with his clothes covering his private parts because he couldn't find a towel inside the bathroom.
" Hey, Angel. Do you know where a towel is at?" Larry asked Angel.
Erica coughed while she covers Nick's eyes. Angel looks at his Uncle with an amused expression.
" I think you had one in your room, but before you go. Aunt Erica and Nick are here," Angel tells Larry.
Larry's eyes widened when he sees Erica who is wearing an annoyed expression while covering Nick's eyes.
" E-Erica. Um. H-Hey," He awkwardly greets his ex-wife.
Erica sighs.
" Good thing I left Don in the car. He would have probably said that you are an unfit father to Nick," She looks at Larry.
" I am happy to see you and Nick but weren't you two suppose to come on Wednesday. Today is Monday," Larry tells Erica.
Erica looks at Angel.
" Angel. Can you watch over Nick for me? I need to speak to your Uncle, privately," She looks at Angel with a motherly expression.
" Sure. Hey, Nick. Want to play a video game in my room?" Angel looks at his younger cousin.
" Yeah! I want to play a video game with you," Nick happily tells Angel.
Angel guides Nick to his bedroom as he turns on the TV in his room. He sets up the Gamecube as both boys play Super Smash Bros.
Erica and Larry hear the video game music play in the background which means that Nick is going to be distracted. Erica looks at Larry not caring that he is naked.
" There was some change of plans, Larry," Erica tells Larry. " I am going to accompany Don on his business trip which will at least take a month and knowing Nick, he would be bored, but I am happy to bring him here because he has his cousin Angel to keep him company," She happily tells him.
" What about me? Aren't I cool?" Larry asked with a raised eyebrow.
" I still feel like you are a bad influence to Nick. You don't even have a job," Erica tells Larry.
" As a matter of fact. I do have a job. I work with Angel," Larry wears a proud expression.
" Is that so? Where does Angel work?" Erica asked.
" Angel works at the America Museum of Natural History," Larry tells Erica.
Erica wears a pleased expression.
" I am happy for Angel. I need to ask him if it's okay to take Nick to his job. I know Nick will be happy," She clapped her hands. " I should get going. I don't want Don to come and see you...um naked..." She stared at the clothes that covered Larry's crotch.
" Uh?" Larry blushes when he sees Erica staring at his crotch. " Oh, yeah," He nods his head. " Angel's room is across the bathroom," He tells her.
Erica walks past Larry to Angel's room. She turns and wears a motherly expression when she sees Angel and Nick playing video games. She is genuinely happy that Angel is going to be in Nick's life because she knows her son looks up to Angel like a big brother.
" Angel. Nick," Erica calls out to them.
Angel paused the game when he sees Erica standing by the door. Nick turns to look at Erica.
" You leaving already?" Nick asked.
" Yes. Don't worry. I'll come back to bring your stuff from the car," Erica tells her only son.
Angel stands up.
" I can accompany you," He smiles at his aunt.
Erica looks at Angel and smiles.
" How nice of you!" She happily tells her nephew.
" Nick. You can kill my character off," Angel turns to look at Nick who smiled at him.
" Cool!" Nick happily tells Angel.
Angel and Erica walked out of the room and through the house as they left.
" Angel. Your Uncle told me that you got a job at the America Museum of Natural History. I am happy for you. I remember you told me that History is your favorite subject," Erica smiles at Angel.
" It still is. I decided to not go to College since I don't have the money for tuition. Then I heard Uncle Larry works at the Museum and he helped me get the job," Angel happily tells Erica. " You know. I am happy that Uncle Larry took me in after my old man disowns me," He sighs sadly.
Erica looks at Angel with a saddened expression. She hugs Angel's left arm.
" Even though I'm not with your Uncle anymore. I am happy that he took you in," Erica smiles at Angel.
Angel smiles back at Erica.
" I was wondering," Erica looks at Angel. " Since you are working at the Museum. I was wondering if you can bring Nick along," She tells him.
Angel blinks.
He didn't know what to say when he remembered that the Exhibits come alive at night.
" I don't know," Angel sounds nervous and worried.
" A tour will be good. I know Nick will be happy to get a tour from his favorite cousin. Please, Angel. Do it for me?" Erica begs Angel.
Angel sighs.
" I don't mind giving Nick a tour," He tells Erica.
" Yay! Thank you, sweetheart!" Erica kisses Angel's cheeks which causes him to wear an embarrassed expression. " Now. Let's go. I only brought one luggage for Nick, and it isn't heavy," She guides Angel out of the apartment building.
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