Chapter 19

They didn’t take long. We left riding in Dad’s car, a big sedan.

Dad took us to a Chinese place that I had heard of by its reputation. We were seated. Dad said, “This is a bit of a celebration. Jerry, you will be going off to college with Alice. This is to celebrate the presence of the two of you as you head off on a new adventure together. I think you’re taking to your togetherness quite well.”

Alice looked at me.

I said, “We like being together very much, Dad. Both of us thank you for this celebration.” I smiled at Alice who smiled back. “I would expect that this is the first of many celebrations to be held over the coming years regarding our togetherness.”

Mom said, “I hope you marry soon and give us grandchildren.” She grinned.

“No grandchildren until after we get our advanced degrees even if we marry soon.” Alice smiled back at her.

“You’re making plans that far out?” Mom’s voice sounded questioning.

“Yes, Ma’am. We’re resolved in our relationship and it’s all a matter of timing now.”

Dad only looked a little surprised. “I didn’t think it would take you two long to figure things out once you got to know each other.” He smiled gently.

Our server came up and we ordered. When he left with our orders, we all sat back. Alice and I were holding hands.

Alice, Dad, and I had hot tea while Mom had iced tea. We all sipped our drinks while waiting for our soup. All of us had ordered hot and sour soup for an appetizer. It was served and Dad blessed our meal including the two of us! Alice and I each gave the other’s hand a squeeze. We spooned our soup which was great. It was hearty with mushrooms, shrimp, chicken, and water chestnuts. Alice, Dad, and I had all of ours. Mom had most of hers. I wasn’t surprised since she rarely finished everything when we ate out.

Alice and I had ordered Szechuan, beef for her and shrimp for me. Dad and Mom shared an item which wasn’t hot. We shared our entrees talking quietly as did Mom and Dad. It was a fun meal during which we even fed each other. Mom saw and smiled. She said something to Dad who grinned. We finished our meals. Mom said, “Isaac, that works well. Between us, we finished our entrees. That’s good. I noticed that Alice and Jerry finished their entrees by sharing.”

Dad nodded. “Let’s get bananas Foster for dessert.” Everyone nodded. He ordered that when our server returned. A very few minutes later, they were cooked table-side with much movement and flames. Mom and Alice particularly enjoyed the show. I enjoyed the smell and, later, the taste. I think it was the best dessert I had ever had at a restaurant.

We were in no hurry but did finally leave the restaurant. As we got in the car, I helped Alice as I usually did. She intentionally showed me an amazing amount of leg from under her skirt! She gave me a big grin as my eyes widened to see her body revealed under the skirt. Dad drove us home with Mom and him chuckling low from the front. He pulled into the garage and parked. Mom said, “We’re tired and are going on to bed. See you tomorrow.” They left hurriedly for their bedroom leaving me to turn off a few lights and check the doors.

“Jerry, I think your parents went into their bedroom to make love. I know we don’t go that far but I want what we will do. Let’s head for our beds.”

We went into our separate bedrooms. We had turned on the overhead lights as we entered. I also turned on my bedside lamp. We slowly began to remove our clothes watching each other as our bodies were revealed to each other.

After both of us were naked, Alice turned and bent at the waist! She reached on the bed for her sleeping panties and tee shirt. She rose up and turned around. Then, she put on those two items of clothing. I was very erect from watching. I managed to pull on my sleeping boxers and tee shirt. Alice turned off the light and came into my bedroom carrying her phone set to alarm her in time to return to her bed and room. I turned off the overhead light in my room and joined her on my bed under the sheet. We embraced and kissed. We did get some sleep though had touched each other intimately and completely before we relaxed into each other’s arms.

We were sleeping holding each other tightly when the alarm on Alice’s phone started. She turned it off and stretched. That was a hot look. She went into her room for another hour. Then, we would get up and meet to run. We did that dressing in front of each other. We then went out our doors to meet in the hall. We left through the kitchen after starting the coffee and leaving a note.

We walked down the drive slowly holding hands. By the time we reached the road, we were loping along and were ready to run. We looked and then turned left to run. Alice was leading and I got a new appreciation of her body while following her in her tight, little short shorts. I grinned. We completed the long block and turned up the drive slowing to a walk. We held hands.

Alice said, “It feels so good to get in a run before breakfast. I don’t do that at the farm as often as I should but I do enjoy running with you, Jerry.”

I grinned. “I’ll follow you anywhere, fair Galadriel.”

“Perv!”

“Only on you, my dear.” She chuckled and we went inside.

My parents were sitting at the table. Mom said, “I made breakfast for you two also. Get it and join us.” We served our plates and poured coffee and then sat down.

We had a warm, comfortable meal just quietly enjoying my parents’ presence. When Dad finished, he stood to head for his car. Mom went with him to say, “good bye.”

Alice smiled. “That’s not normal.”

“I think they’re still having a good reaction to last night. We are, too.” She smiled more.

After a minute, she asked, “Do we have anything on the list for today?”

I nodded. “While going over what I was going to take, there are a few items missing. I will need to go to Wally World. I ought to wash another load of clothes just to get ahead of the curve.”

Alice smiled. “Dad calls it Wally World, too.”

Mom walked in and said, “Isaac calls it the cemetery for cash registers. He says that some of those registers have never been opened and just sit there unused and forlorn.”

We chuckled at that though realized the truth behind the humor. Alice wanted to be dressed a bit better for the shopping. She said, “I’ve seen those Walmart videos. For better or worse, I don’t want to appear in one.” She grinned. We went into our bedrooms and changed giving each other a full frontal view. Once changed, we met in the hall. Mom was coming out of her bedroom wearing a bit more. Alice said, “Are you coming with us?” Mom nodded. “Are you shopping or chaperoning?”