Logan’s “Little Brother?”
By Jimmy
Months ago…
“So…you want to be a big brother?” asks Krueger. “I thought that
you liked being an only child?”
“Hey! That’s not fair Dad, he’s had it kind of rough and—”
Bradley puts up his hands at the table. It’s twilight, and the
light is filling the house as Bradley says “All I’m trying to say is that, it’s
not going to be easy. He’s fifteen, a teen growing into an adult. It will
happen quickly, but while you are with him he’s going to be an asshole.”
Logan chuckles, a wry grin spreading on his face. “Don’t worry, I
already know that. And, I am still
going to do it. I made a commitment Dad, and I’m going to watch out for Chase…at
least until he is eighteen.”
“Okay fine, but at least do a trial run.”
Logan stands up from the table, he’s still sweaty from his latest
wrestling match. He wants to finish his burger in peace and take a shower. “Dad,
I am not going to subject Chase to a…”
“Not with Chase. This is a trial run for you. I’ve got an idea. I’m
going to ask one of your cousins to stay here for the weekend. You have to make
sure and not kill him. Think you can do that?”
“I’ve babysat for them before, that’s no big deal.”
Bradley grabs Logan’s arm leaning in to tell him the clincher, “But
this time… he will be alone. You will have to provide for him all the
entertainment and make sure that he doesn’t die on your watch. Think you can do
that?”
Logan grins, “I’ve got this.”


