Owes me $1,400. And to make matters worse, we're related. Here's a lesson for you kids: always get the money up front.
Seriousl, how many people go a 5 hour span during the day without checking their cell? No one.
Any idea's for what my next text should say to let him know im not a punk?
Well, it sounds like you learned your own lesson. I've never been in your predicament, but I'm not sure it's possible to make someone believe you're not a punk - by texting them. I could be wrong about that.
Unfortunately, being family does not automatically make you trustworthy. Now you know. Personally, that's not enough money to make a stink about. Particularly given the family entanglement.
I would place this little event in the vault and go on with your life. He knows you will never back him if and when he needs it. He will eventually realize that the $1400 was not worth losing the trust of a family member, and it's resulting consequences. Word will get out and he'll either be shamed into paying you or not. You, on the other hand, come out looking like an adult who chose to keep the family peace rather than go gangster.