Uncle Joe and Aunty Pauline
Joe is Martin's only brother and only living blood relative, Pauline being his wife. Joe emigrated to Canada and rarely sees Ally's dad, which makes him sad because their mother is not alive anymore. They come back to visit in Tattoos, Telltales and Terrible, Terrible Twins. However, Joe is a rude, large bully who is constantly punching Martin, competing with him or putting down everyone/thing around the Love household, including making a slightly racist remark about Kyra. Pauline is nosy and rude, interfering to the point of packing up Melanie's clothes to have them donated to charity while she is gone. She believes Ally is off-the-rails and troublesome, and often tells Rowan she could be more attractive if she tried. They are rude to the point of Grandma finally shutting them down; they leave for Canada and everyone is much, much happier that they have left.
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