When the brothers' parents got home, they were pleased to see that Derrick and Tanner had gotten so close.
"See honey? I told you the boys would love some time to hang out as brothers," their mother said.
"Maybe we'll have to make this a regular thing," said their father.
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Soon the boys spent weekend after weekend together. One day, Derrick approached Tanner.
"Tanner?" the smaller boy said. "I have... I have a wish I really want to come true."
Tanner laughed at the boy's phrasing. "What's that?"
"I want you to be my younger brother again. Even if it's just when Mom and Dad are gone."
Tanner thought for a moment. "It was really fun last time."
"Yeah, and you could have fun as a kid, and I could even order pizza for us. Like you do for me."
Tanner laughed and said, "Well, why not? I could go for a fun time!"
"I could even use the Chronivac this time. I'll start being the big bro right away!" Derrick added.
"Okay, but are you sure you know how to use it, Derrick?"
"I can figure it out!"