Brandon and I were back to cleaning the attic. Even though when he started, it wasn't one of his favorite ways to spend his weekends, he had started to enjoy it after finding so many things he didn't even know was up here.

"Mom, I think this picture fell out of your photo album." Brandon says, handing me one of the tattered photos I had taken of Michael over the years.

"Ok Sissy, snap the picture." Michael says posing next to a huge portrait of Diana Ross.

I shake my head, "it's not genuine. I like natural pictures not 'posey' ones. They aren't real." I object. My eyes scanned the room, looking at Diana Ross' humongous living room. Her gold records and movie posters lined the walls, while glass doored armoires showcased her accolades and accomplishments in her group and as a budding solo artist.

"Come on, the one time I want you to flash that thing you won't do it." He pouts.

I suck my teeth and snap the camera quickly before he could even smile. "Now that's a photo." I chuckle, continuing to explore the living area.

Michael follows behind me towards the dining area sitting at the table dawned with small snacks of crackers and grapes. He sits quietly, his eyes focused on the plate of crackers. "Just take one already.." I snicker. His eyes divert to me, "I think these are for Diana's party later."

"We're at Diana's party!" I laugh.

"Yeah but, we're here early.. no one is here yet. We should wait." He says sitting his hand in his lap.

"Do you seriously think Diana is gonna notice one cracker missing from this plate?" I say egging him on.

He reaches to grab one, after contemplating for a moment. "You know you're a terrible influence on me.." he mutters. As soon as his finger touches the plate, I click my shutter. "Now I have evidence that you stole a cracker." I laugh loudly.

Michael's mouth drops, "I'd never steal!"

"That's not what the film says." I tease, waving my camera in the air.

"You're so irritating. I don't see how I deal with you." He shakes his head, and walks towards the back yard where Diana was helping set up.

I wrap my arm in his jokingly, because I'm the most irritating, tolerable person you know and love." I grin, walking with him.

He rolls his eyes, "that's just what I tell you."

"Oh so you were lying?" I laugh.

"You never know.. Joseph always says don't believe everything you hear." He smirks.

"A thief and a liar.. I'm seeing a very dark side of you Michael." I tease again. His eyes cut at me once more before greeting Diana sweetly.