5 An Unexpected Gues (1/2)

It took at least an hour, a few autographs and some catch in the backyard before the kids finally settled down after being introduced to their Uncle Dick, the all star from California. Dick wasn't the kind of guy to neglect family but he was the kind of guy who would mail out gifts rather than show up and hand them over in person. The funny thing was, none of them were the kind to travel for the holidays. David had been working in Africa for the Red Cross and was content to stay away because of the work he was doing to save lives. Each kid had their own reason to stay away and yet there they were; all under one roof for the first time in what seemed like a decade. The last time they had all been there was for another funeral; their mother's. Malcolm went through with his threat and ordered wings and pizza for everyone and while the kids had their fill, the adults really didn't have an appetite for anything. It was then time to leave and attend the wake. Everyone dressed up in what was usually their Sunday best and went the funeral home to stand and shake hands with everyone as they came in to pay their respects. The funeral director was very polite as he opened the main doors for them when they arrived.

”It's nice to see you all.” He said as he gave Kimmy a big hug. ”Your father would have so happy to see you all here for him.”

”I know,” Kim said as she already had a tear. An hour of makeup was already being ruined and they had just arrived. ”Such a shame we are all gathered during what's a festive time to grieve.”

”I'm sure he didn't pick the date, Kim.” Malcolm said as he was getting impatient, ”Let's get this over with.”

Once the wake officially started at six in the evening, the people slowly started to trickle in to pay their respects. Malcolm stood there with his brothers and did most of the hand shaking while Kim was in and out and making sure her kids were staying out of trouble.

”How long has it been since you were in town?” one man asked as he was shaking Malcolm's hand.

”The last time someone in my family died, actually.” Malcolm answered, ”So forgive me if I hope we don't see each other again very soon.”

”Dude, cut it out.” David said when he had a second.

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”Cut what out?” Malcolm replied.

”You're being a tad hostile.” David informed him, ”Try to tone it down.”

”I'll grieve my way and you grieve your way,” Malcolm told his brother. He wasn't in the mood to get a lecture from the good doctor. Malcolm never worried about being the asshole of the family because some0one had to balance out the goodness that Dr. Goody Two Shoes had oozing out every pore of his body.