#bergen_county

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Adam bounces into his room after a full weekend of work, bball practice, and socialization.

Gah! Mom or dad have cleaned!

And his father is there.

"Hey son." A nod

"What.... what happened?" Adam looks around his violated room. "Hey, what happened in here?"

"Well, we asked you to clean up but you've been patroling so we thought it woudl be nice to save you the work. " A breath "Now, I also wanted to talk to you son. About..well, about the responsibilities of claiming your manhood"

Wide eyes and an open jaw. "..........wha?"

"Precautions, you're using a condom, right ? I mean, you know how to use one?"

He reaches for a banana on a desk, and into his pocket "I think it's important we know you're aware how to apply...."

"Oh Jesus.... yes, dad, yes yes yes. We covered that in the 8th grade, ok?"

"No, no no no, SO not doing this, Nope-out....."

"Dad, really, I -REALLY- got this under control, ok?"

"Look...." He grabs his wallet and shows his father the condoms there.

He looks, "I see.. okay, you put one of those on the banana and that'll settle my concerns- somewhat. You also know these are not one hundred percent effective right?"

He does not state whether he is talking about the banana or the condoms. Probably the latter

"Oh -God-....." He quickly sheaths up the banana. "There. Yes. I know. I know."

"Little rushed, let's check it for tears" He says

With a heartfelt groan, Adam hands it over.

"Good good.. " A nod "I see you're a trojan man. Wow. I used to use those . Who'd have thought we'd share a brand"

"Yeah, definitely a feel-good moment. I gotta get to bed, dad."

"Well, at least now, if you go to bed and not for sleep, we both know you are prepared, but that's only half of it. We should talk about, well, how to treat a lady"

"I know how, dad!"

"Fine fine, it's just... where bodies connect, heart strings can be at risk. I don't want you ignorant of the power you might have over each other now"

"I know!"

"Okay, fine. If you ever have ANY questions" he rises 'You know you can trust me , right?"

"YES, Dad!!"

"good good... because your mother and I have been there" A nod

"Thanks, Dad!!" He opens the bedroom door. "See you tomorrow."

His father sighs and goes out. But thank god, he goes OUT

Adam shuts the door and leans his head against it. "Oh, GOD......"

"Are you going to EAT that banana?" Snow asks from the window

Adam jerks and looks over. "Oh. Hey. Snow, right? No......." He takes the condom off and tosses it, handing the fruit over to Snow. "Here you go. Take it. Please."

"Thank you, Adam Friend! Snow is forever in your debt, or until I forget. I really only remember fruit!" She's honest

"oh, your zane friend send message on your buzz buzz"

Adam checks his phone.

TXT: Dude, sorry I didn't respond. Crazy time. Tell you about it when you like

TXT: Cool. Glad you're back!

TXT: Me too. And Dad and I talked. It's better

TXT: My dad and I talked. Worse talk EVER. Tell you when I see you. You'll LYAO.

TXT: Whatabout?

TXT: Sex

TXT: Did he need advice? :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:

TXT: Told you you'd laugh.

TXT: Later I want details but sooo sorry man

TXT: Got details from Valentine's day too. DAMN man....

Adam looks around. "Nab?"

"is your dad gone?" From behind a curtain

"He's not in the room, but he's probably still in the house." Glumly.

"You heard?"

"Adam.. I wish I could UNHEAR"