Chapter42:

I grinned at Nik and followed him to where he had parked the restaurant’s delivery van.  “Mama shut the restaurant for the day. Apparently a family gathering is in order, so you’d better break out those dancing shoes.” he warned, pumping up the volume and letting traditional Greek music flood the van.  I shook my head in horror as my crazy brother started grooving to the music. I would have ducked down in my seat and pretended that I didn’t exist, but it’s hard to feel embarrassed when it comes to Nik. I think I’m just too used to his crazy ways.  We pulled up outside the restaurant, a big sign plastered up on its front window saying in big, bold writing “Sorry, We Are Closed!” – clearly my father’s handwriting. “Ah, they’re pulling out all the stops.” I mused, slipping out of the van as my brother opened my door. “You have no idea, kiddo. None at all.” he mumbled back.  At first I thought that he was just being dramatic, but as I walked through the door I could see that the entire res