Beaver is in high school, Wally is in college.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own this show.

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October—

It was a bright and shiny Monday afternoon when Beaver walked home from school with Larry.

"So Beav, when do your parents go out of town?"

"They leave on Thursday then come back on Tuesday and I'm going to try to stay up all night that week they are gone," Beaver told him.

"That's neat Beav!! I'll see ya, Beav," Larry said as he walked towards his house.

Ward walked through the front door as he saw June walking downstairs.

"Hi dear," June said as they kissed.

"Hi."

"You are home early!" she said happily.

"No dear, I am home on time."

"It's four o'clock already?" June asked as she looked at her watch.

"Yes dear. Unless you want me to leave and go back to work?" Ward teased as they both talked.

"I'm still worried about Beaver when we leave on Thursday," June said worriedly.

"Oh June, everything will be fine," he told her then Beaver walked in as he saw his parents embrace; they noticed he came in as he went upstairs.

Beaver walked downstairs as he went into the kitchen; he noticed Ward getting the plates from the cupboard and June cooking as Beaver held a book in his hand.

"Mom, I'm going to Richard's," Beaver said as Ward walked in from putting the plates on the table.

"What for Beaver?" June asked.

"I need an answer for a question and Richard said he understood the assignment when I talked to him in school," Beaver said.

"Well, Beaver why don't you call him?"

"Because his phone is busy and I wanted to get the answer before I forget."

"Okay but dinner will be ready soon, so hurry up," June told Beaver.

Beaver went to Richard's then came back in time for dinner as he got his answer which he got right. After dinner, Beaver went upstairs to continue on homework while Ward helped June with the dishes.

"So what do we do about Beaver? Should we have Mrs. Mondello check in on him or the Harrisons?" June asked.

"I don't know, but I'm sure they would be happy to check in on him even though I'm sure Beaver will be fine."

"Wish Wally were here to look after him," June said.

"June, Beaver is 14 years old and I don't think he'd like the idea of having a sitter even if it was Wally."

"I know. I wish he didn't grow up so fast," June replied as she handed Ward the last dish to be dried, then she continued. "Do you think you will have to do lots of trips?"

"No, but Fred told me at the office today that he would like to go on some trips for the company so I might have him take my trips." Ward said then continued. "I love to take trips when you come with me dear."

"Oh Ward," June said happily as they both went into the living room to read the paper while Beaver did his homework.

Wednesday—

June had gone to the grocery store as Ward packed his bag then an hour later Beaver came home school while Ward and June were putting the groceries away.

"Hi Beaver," Ward and June said.

"Hi Mom, hi Dad," Beaver said trying to hide the smile he had on his face.

"So Beav, what are you going to do while we are gone?" Ward asked.

"Nothing, just come home, eat, do homework, then go to bed."

"And don't forget bath," June reminded him.

"Oh, yeah, that too."

Beaver then went upstairs.

"Nothin', just come home, eat, do homework then go to bed," Ward sarcastically mimicked Beaver speaking.

"Ward."

"What? I think he will have a party," Ward said.

"I know but I wish you would show that you trust Beaver," June said.

"You're right dear. When I was Beaver's age, my parents had left on vacation, my brothers, sister and I had a party. And to this day, we have no idea how they found out about the party."

A few hours later, after supper, Ward and June were doing the dishes as they talked about the trip.

"Dear, do you think we will be dancing in the ballroom?"

"Maybe but I'm sure your dresses will be fine for it since I will bring my suit for it."

"Oh, I talked to Marjorie who is going to be there with her husband today, they both are going to the mall there to shop and I'm thinking of going with her," June said.

"Go right ahead dear, you know where my checkbook is."

"Thanks dear," June said with a smile as Ward winked.

Thursday morning—

Beaver, Ward and June began eating as they talked.

"So Beaver, are you going to be okay here by yourself?" June asked.

"Yeah, Mom, I'll be fine."

"Beaver, if you need anything you can call Mr. Bates or Mrs. Mondello or even Mr. Boothby and they can get what you need but I'm sure you don't need anything since your mother did the shopping," Ward said then continued, "The numbers are on the desk in the den.

"Oh, thanks Dad."

"Beaver, I will call you tonight to see how you are doing," June said.

"Okay Mom, well, I gotta get to school so see you Tuesday," Beaver said.

"Bye Beaver, have a good day and behave," Ward and June told him as they watched him leave.

"Ward, I don't want to go," June said.

"Oh, come now, Beaver will think we don't trust him if we decide you shouldn't go. Besides, everything will be fine," Ward told her.

"Okay, dear."

Shortly after the Cleavers left, Beaver came home and started on his homework in Ward's den. Beaver thought about what he wanted to do that night and while his parents were gone when the doorbell rang; he got up to get it.

"Hi!"