Nick asked Erick what he was writing? Erick responded that he was writing an article for the school magazine. Nick asked Erick what was his article about? Erick responded that it was about their local zoo. he had to write about some rare species of animals which live there.
Nick said he hadn't been to the zoo for a long time.
Erick offered Nick to go there the next day. he wanted to take photos of some animals. Nick agreed that it was a good idea. he said that he would take his little brother with them.