FISHER HOME

Waiting in the middle of the living room, Paula hears the door open upstairs. She turns to Bill. "I'm having flashbacks to prom nights," she says, smiling.

"So am I. Kind of makes you feel old, doesn't it?" He fakes a shudder.

The footsteps from above get louder and soon Jason appears at the top of the stairs. He comes down casually, trying to look as though nothing special is going on but quite aware that his parents are observing him with rapt attention.

Bill whistles. "Lookin' good!"

Jason steps down at the foot of the stairs and rolls his eyes at Bill. "Thanks, Dad."

"You do look very handsome," Paula says, coming over to fuss with the collar of his silver shirt and adjust the matching silk tie. "This must be some night you have planned."

"It is," Jason admits as he wriggles away from her busy hands. "I just hope Courtney likes it."

"I'm sure she will," Bill says.

Jason raises his eyebrows. "Keep your fingers crossed."

He pulls his keys from the pocket of his jacket. Seeing that he is ready to leave, Paula clasps her hands together in front of her mouth.

"Look at you," she marvels.

"Mom ..."

"All right, all right," she grins. "Go on. Let us old folks get out of the way so that you can go live it up."

"Sounds good to me," Jason says slyly. He gives her a quick hug and peck on the cheek. "I'll see you both later."

He raises a hand in a final wave and makes his way out the front door. Bill watches it even after it closes behind their youngest son.

"He really is grown-up," Bill says quietly.

"I know." Paula keeps her eyes fixed on the door, too, but for a different reason.

I only wish all of my children could be so happy, her mind whispers.

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