I'd like to add that it was a perception that changed as both she and he grew to adulthood.  I didn't mean to imply that she was a brat outside of his own younger, semi pubescent perceptions, colored as they were by sibling rivalry.  From Michael's perspective, he loves his baby sister, and has definitely noticed that she's bloomed into womanhood.  In character-ly, he would feel very protective of her now, and even dote upon her....as long as they're not sharing chores.  :><br/><br/>Ok...let's get this story going.<br/><br/>