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artisticrainey
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I see Tom hasn't gotten into the habit of answering the vidphone promptly. Dominic drummed his fingers as he waited for the call to connect; Joshua, sitting on his lap, did the same. If you don't answer quickly I'll hang up and turn up on your doorstep uninvited... He was just reaching for the disconnect button when a tousled blond with wide eyes appeared on the screen, blinking.
"Hello? What the -- DOM! Jesus, where've you been? Well, not so much where've you been as how've you been, and why haven't you called sooner, and hey it's my favourite nephew! How are you? Wait a minute, where are your glasses? Can you even see me? Helloooo?"
Dominic sat back as Tom's tirade rolled over him. He hadn't changed at all. Joshua tried to claw at the screen; for the other side, Tom lifted his fingertips to reach for the child's.
"Thomas Eugene," Dom said firmly, trying to curb his half-brother's enthusiasm, "I'm where I said I was going, in the South Pacific; I've been fine, except for now; I have called, but you've never answered, you lazy sod; my glasses are gone, which is why I'm calling you; and yes, I can make you out, so stop sticking out your tongue at me!"
The little pink blob retracted, replaced by the gleam of white teeth.
"It's good to see you, bro. So, what's happening? What did you do with the specs? I bet you lost 'em again, huh? Man they must've cost, like, a hundred bucks or something."
"I did lose them, and can't for the life of me I find them, so I'm heading back to Kansas for a few days."
"COOL! Man, that rocks! Where're you staying? Come here! Stay with me! I'm between housemates at the moment. Well, apartment mates really, but that doesn't sound very good, does it? Are you bringing Josh? I still have the fold up crib you left here. Well?"
"That's what I was going to ask you. Thanks, Tom. My appointment is for 9am on Friday, and I'll be in Kansas for around 2.30am-ish, I'm not sure exactly. No need to ask if you'll still be awake because from the looks of it you only sleep during the day."
Tom chuckled and shrugged.
"Meh, I don't really care. I am a writer; the rules of time and space do not apply."
"Yeah. Right. So, will you have me for a few days then?"
"Definitely! This is so cool. Hey, can I tell Dad? I'm sure he'll want to see you. And everyone else for that matter. And they'll kill me if they found out I didn't tell them. Especially Mom. She keeps asking where exactly you've gone and why."
Dominic shrugged and shook his head.
"Sure, tell Matt if you want, and the rest."
"Hey, Mom'll be glad that you've stopped wearing your nose ring, 'cause you're not wearing it now, and you probably haven't been since you started this high-flying job of yours. Not appropriate, I expect. It's always the way."
"Something like that," I just don't want them to think I'm some kind of rebel or anything. I miss that ring... "Anyway, Tom, I'm going t' have to go. Thanks for this. I mail you the final details, alright?"
"No probs, Dommie. Let me know! Can't wait to see you guys! See ya!" With a little salute, Tom signed off.
Dominic had to sit back for a moment. How on earth did I manage to live with that child? He stood up and started to tickle Joshua lightly.
"Now, we should start planning what we're taking, right? Which cuddly do you want, Ducky or Squeaky Bear? What do you say, my little man?"
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