Generation 1, Chapter 31

The following weekend Peter decided to teach Adam how to drive. Adam was a cautious driver and crept slowly along the roads of Appaloosa Plains.

"Hey Dad, why don't we stop at the salon and get you that tattoo you said you'd think about getting." Adam jokingly said as they slowly drove past.

"Sure why not" Peter agreed.

"No kidding?" Adam asked hardly believing this was his Dad.

"Yeah I'm in the mood to try something different."

"But it's a tattoo. It's kinda permanent."

"I'm well aware of that."

"So is this some sort of mid-life crisis or something."

"No. I'm not that old, kiddo."

"So can I get one too?"

"No, not until your older. As you said, it's kinda permanent and you'll want to make sure it's something you want to live with for a while."

So Adam helped his Dad pick out a tattoo and decided where to put it. It was an interesting process and until Peter was put into this funky machine to have the tattoo inked. They were told it was the latest in tattoo technology but it reminded Adam of Mid-evil torture devices he had read about in the history books. He was kinda glad he wasn't getting a tattoo himself. He may even rethink the whole idea. But his Dad's tattoo looked pretty good though.

Afterwards Adam drove them home, getting more confident behind the wheel every time he drove. He couldn't wait until he finished his driving lessons, took his driving test and was a licensed driver.

While Adam was learning how to drive, Windy was getting dressed for the prom. She wanted to look perfect for this night and she hoped that Adam would get home soon so that he wouldn't embarrass her by not looking perfect for her big night. She knew she was going to be made prom queen and if she wasn't than someone was going to pay.

Adam got home with just enough time to change clothes and brush his teeth. He was not looking forward to going to prom but he knew how much Windy was looking forward to it. He just hoped it was all she was expecting and he even arranged for a limo to come and pick them up.

Adam and Windy arrived early and stayed late; although Adam would have liked to have stayed home. Upon Windy's insistence he danced every dance and waited on Windy making sure she had everything she wanted. He was astonished that he was voted prom king and Windy was voted prom queen. He didn't want to go up in front of everyone and be presented with a crown but he had little choice as Windy grabbed is arm and dragged him up to the stage. Windy was ecstatic about being made prom queen and made Adam wear his crown for the rest of the night with her. It was a perfect night, that could have been made even more perfect if Adam would have agreed to go to the after party.

"Come on Adam, everyone else is going. They expect us to go."

"No I told Dad that we would come right home after prom."

"Don't be such a goodie two shoes. Have some fun" Windy tried to convince him to break curfew.

"No I've been in enough trouble lately. All they're going to be doing is drinking and that's not what I call fun."

"Come on live a little. How do you know you won't like it until you try it?"

"Windy I said no. Go if you want to but I'm going home."

"You'll cover for me?"

"No way. You get caught you pay the consequences."

Windy glared at him for a moment not liking that he wouldn't do what she wanted. But when the limo came to take them home, she followed Adam and sulked all the way home.

The following weekend, Adam agreed to stay home and babysit the kids while his Dad went out on a date with Jean. Adam was glad to help out as he could tell his Dad was looking forward to going out. It was good to see him happy for a change.

Adam met up with Jean at the local karaoke bar; although he hoped he wouldn't have to sing. He wondered why he choose this place, instead of someplace else. Oh well he was here and it was going to be a good night no matter what. He was going to see Jean again and he could feel his heart beating faster with anticipation.

Jean talked him into singing a song with her and as they were about to leave the stage she surprised him with a bouquet of flowers. She could tell that the whole singing in front of people was not Peter's element but she was glad he tried and she wanted to show him how much she appreciated his effort.

Afterwards Jean took Peter to the second floor, where they spent an hour or so playing video games together. It was a good way to unwind and Jean could tell this was more to Peter's liking than being the center of attention. She wanted a picture as a memento of their first date and suggested they go into the photo booth.

Peter went in first and Jean followed and what was supposed to be an innocent photo op turned into something so much more. The pictures, well they won't be mentioned and were discreetly shredded once Peter got home that night. But the memories lived on.

It was a magical night and as Peter held Jean's hands in his he knew he wanted her to be in his life forever. He only hoped she felt the same.