@AbsenceOfMoral "She's not going to throw up." Oliver replied with a soft laugh. "She would have done it already."
He only grins more as he watches tiny digits curl around Kyla's slender finger. "Uh-oh, she's got hold... Aline won't let go without a fight." Something he knew from experience.
@AbsenceOfMoral "Chief made me take a day off, so I figured I'd spend it with our favorite niece and my darling little sister." He replied with a chuckle, watching Aline as she tried to catch her breath and stop giggling. A grin spread across his lips as the little girl tried to toddle her way-
@AbsenceOfMoral [Text: Little Bug]
Can't make any promises on that little sister, but I'll do my best. Miss watching the fireworks with you guys. Happy 4th of July, little bug, stay safe. Love you.
"I wouldn't be your big brother if I didn't... besides I'm really only worried about the ones to Gabe's games.
But I'll be nice. I won't say anything unless given a reason.
You're happy, I don't want to ruin that."
@AbsenceOfMoral "You and I both know that's not true. I should have still tried to do something... or had someone check it out of I couldn't. I'm sorry... that's something I'll never forgive myself for."
He steps forward a bit hesitantly, offering her a hug. "I am glad you found someone that-
Sometimes... he hates being a cop.
He's missed out on so much with his busy schedule.
Gabe's thinking about proposing.
Little Aline is growing up so fast already.
Tony is in college now.
He missed Tiago's highschool graduation.
And now his little sister is engaged...
@AbsenceOfMoral -protect you back then. I caused that and it will always be on me. But he's not coming back anytime soon...
I'm glad you're happy now sis. I really am. You deserve to be happy. More than anyone I know."
@AbsenceOfMoral He just sighs softly, he was used to this argument.
"Hey... despite what you may think I've always wanted you to be happy."
It's said softly, no heat to it because he understands. Her pain was his fault, but he won't let it happen again.
"I'm just sorry I wasn't around to-
"It's not like it matters... they're good now. We all are. We've all done good for ourselves and everyone is happy..."
Looks his sister over for a moment, small frown tugging at his lips.
"At least I hope so..."