This is my first effort in quite a while -- Family, health, etc.
Anyway for those who might remember me from a while ago, the ideas are starting to come again.
This began as a 3-4 page idea that grew just a little bit.
And, as usual, it may have an unconventional twist. I hope you all enjoy.
As usual; compliments inspire, criticism drives.
Carl's Special Holiday
The Young family was, basically, your average suburban family.
John, the father; commuted twenty five miles daily to his job, spent eight hours at a desk, then drove another twenty five miles home. Mondays and Wednesdays he stopped at the gym for two hours before going home. Tuesdays and Thursdays he spent an hour at the local pool. He had been on the swim teams in high school and college, and felt much better by keeping himself in shape.
The mother; Sharon, Worked part time at a local grocery, and also taught fitness classes twice a week. She had been cheer squad in high school and college, and thrilled at the sexy looks she still got after two (now late teen) kids.
The older child, Jean; now nineteen, was also cheer squad in high school, and now, in her first year of college, on that squad also. Jean was considered one of the sexiest gals on campus, but wasn't dating anyone exclusively.
Carl, had graduated high school in June, and was now attending community college. Carl was a bit on the shy side, and had only a few dates in high school.
The Youngs were fairly casual about dress around the house. They weren't nudists, but John didn't mind wandering around the house in loose boxers. It wasn't unusual for Sharon or Jean to appear wearing just a long and loose tee shirt. Carl felt comfortable in an old pair of board shorts and a tee.
It also wasn't unusual for someone to just walk into the bathroom while another showered. The women had walked in on both John or Carl, often holding a conversation while using the toilet. And, of course, John and Carl had walked in on the women. Occasionally Sharon and Jean were helping each other in the shower. And a couple times Carl had walked in while his parents had 'washed' each other.
*****
Carl was an ordinary, just out of high school, young adult. Between classes at the Junior College, swim team practice and a part time job he had absolutely no time for girl friends, and probably wouldn't know what to do if he did. On his off hours he was more likely to be sleeping than anything else.
When he'd graduated school his dad gave him his car -- a late eighties coupe - "Its practically a classic!" It ran, it never broke down, and kept him dry, What more could you ask?
All summer he'd saved every nickel he could, hoping to get a '69 Mustang. That, in his mind was one beautiful car,
Unfortunately he was a long way from that. Now here came Christmas, his mother's birthday, and oh yes, today was his.
Eighteen. That didn't seem any different from yesterday. Except -- he got to register for the draft now. Big Whoop!
Feeling pretty down, Carl stepped out of the "classic" and went in the kitchen door at home.
"Surprise!!"
Everyone had gathered to wish him a Happy Birthday! Mom, Dad, his sister Jean, Aunt Evie and her kids. Even the Harrisons and their daughter from next door.
Everyone wore silly hats and were blowing noise makers. Some one put a hat on him, patted him on the back. He didn't know who, because everything went blurry until he wiped the tears away.
There were several presents on the table, and a cake with eighteen burning candles. "Hurry up son, make a wish and then blow them out!" Said his dad.
Carl closed his eyes, thought his wish, then blew. In one rush, all the candles went out. He looked around as everyone applauded. The Harrisons' daughter; Cathy, seemed to have an especially large smile for him. Looking into her eyes he thought he really needed to spare some time for women. Then it occurred to him that
her
birthday was next week. "Hmm, I wonder what she would like."
The next hour passed quickly; the cake was his favorite -- you know who was responsible for that, the presents were pretty much the normal stuff, though Cathy did give him a mix disc saying; "Listen too it tonight. I think you'll like it."
Later, after everyone had gone home, his dad said; "There's one more gift for you, but it was too large to bring it in the house, so I stashed it in the garage."
"Wow! I guess Dad got me the weight set I asked for."
They stood him in front of the large door -- His mother Sharon on one side, Sister Jean on the other. "Come on John," Said his mother; "He'll be nineteen before you open that door."
"Well. I 'm just not sure he'll like this. Maybe I should have gotten the weight set."
It wasn't a weight set? What the heck could it be then? He hadn't asked for anything else.
John pushed the button, and the door slowly rolled up. At first the garage was too dark to see anything but a couple bright reflections -- like off chrome. But as his eyes adjusted, the chrome became a bumper, then a grill and headlights. It dawned on him that staring back at him was a '69 Mustang!
"Surprise!!"
His dad flicked the garage lights on, opened the driver side door, reached in and turned the key. The sweet, mellow sound of a Ford V-8 rumbled from the confined space. Carl stood rooted.
"Awright," He thought."I've been working way too hard. Now I'm hallucinating."
"Son ... You ok?"
Carl shook himself. "Uh, Dad? I'm a little confused here. What exactly am I looking at?"
"That, my fuzzy son is a 1969 Ford Mustang. And it's yours. Happy Birthday!"
That was five days ago.
Now he drove the Mustang everywhere, and the "Classic" had a 'For Sale' sign in the window.
He'd even had the chance to give Cathy a couple rides. On the first one she'd asked if he liked the disc. Carl just pushed a button on the car radio and they listened to her disc. She smiled as the soft and soothing sounds purred through the speakers. Her hand caressed his thigh. "You're always so tense, I thought this would help."
*******
Friday he arrived home a little after seven, beat as always. All he wanted was food, shower, sleep.
Mom greeted him with a large, long hug. She stepped back -- holding him at arm's length. "My goodness, your father is right, you have grown into quite a man. Anyway, I have dinner on the table for you. After you shower we'd like you to join us in the den.
He couldn't help noticing the short skirt and high heels she wore. Maybe Mom and Dad were going out later. As tired, and hungry, as he was, the memory of his mom's legs -- and now he remembered her perfume -- caused a stir in his pants.