A/N: Update time! Abnormal: shhhh that problem will come up in later chapters ;). Haha, anyways, yeah. I don't really have anything to write in this a/n. Crazy right? Let's just jump into the story then.
Chapter 4:
After Flint finished retelling the tale, Sam looked pensive, then suddenly her face lit up.
"Flint, what about your dad?" She asked, looking at the inventor.
"Oh crapballs, Sam, you're right!" He slapped a palm to his forehead. Flint then began to walk out of the lab, but then paused mid-step. "Wait, where's Steve?" he questioned. Sam just shrugged.
"Steeeeve!" Flint began to call. Fran stood looking at him and the weather girl, confused.
"Steve? Who's Steve?" she asked. Before the inventor could answer, Fran felt something land on her shoulder. "AHH!" She exclaimed, frightened. The mother watched as a furry object landed on her son's shoulder. Fran then realized it was a monkey.
"Oh, right. Mom, this is Steve. My lab partner." He glanced at his shoulder, pointing at the primate. "Dad got him for me…after you passed away." Flint explained further.
"STEEEVE." The thought translator spoke, almost as if the monkey was affirming Flint's statement.
Fran looked shocked. "I- He can speak?" She asked. Flint looked proud as he gestured to the thought translator.
"Yep! I built it myself!" He said grinning, placing his hands on his hips.
Once again, Fran felt herself in awe at all of her son's accomplishments. "Flint, that's amazing!" She said, smiling. "I still can't believe everything you've done."
Flint looked ecstatic. For mostly all his life, he grew up without a mother, and his father had never shown much appreciation for him up until recently. So to receive so much praise from his mother, who he had not been there much of his life, felt simply amazing.
"Thank you Mom." The inventor said, truly grateful. "Now, let's go see Dad." He said, excitedly. Flint, Sam, Steve and Fran left the lab, traveling in the direction of the tackle shop.
The four walked down the main street, Fran's head swiveling, taking in all the new changes. She was especially amazed at the jungle in view at the edge of the city. Flint explained to her as they were walking about Barry and the rest of the Foodimals. She was intrigued, and insisted on meeting the little strawberry. The inventor laughed and promised to bring him later.
As they arrived to the tackle shop, Flint stopped at the door, then turned to face the others. "What do you think my dad will do?" He asked hesitantly, directed at Sam. "I just don't want him to do anything crazy. It is a pretty hard story to believe…" the inventor trailed off.
Sam spoke up. "I'm sure he'll be fine." She said reassuringly. Flint nodded at the weather girl.
"Alright, let's go then." He said, took a deep breath, and opened the door. Upon entering, Flint saw the tall figure of his father in the back of the shop. He led the way, Fran behind him, and Sam behind her, over to Tim.
"Dad?" Flint called. "You back here?" He questioned. The fisherman put down a tackle box he was messing with and turned to face his son.
"Flint, my boy!" Tim said, only mildly surprised to see him. "What are you doing here? I thought you were working?" He asked.
"Well, I was." Flint began, not sure how to tell his dad. "Then, something happened. My machine backfired, and…well…" He trailed off.
Tim took on a concerned look. "Is everything alright son? Did you hurt yourself or something?" The fisherman questioned, worried. Flint shook his head.
"No, I'm fine. It's just that…my machine…broughtMomback." He said quickly, and stepped aside.
Tim was first confused, not quite understanding what his son had just said. Then he saw her. His eyebrows went up, and his mouth dropped open.
"F-Fran?" he asked, tentatively. Fran gradually walked forward. "Yes, it's me. Flint brought me forward in time and saved me." She said, slowly smiling.
Tim looked shocked, and then his surprise gave way to tears. They cascaded down the fisherman's face as he stepped forward and embraced his wife who he had lost long ago.
Tim continued to sob, and smiled a bit. "O-oh Fran. I missed you so much." He stuttered. Fran returned the embrace, getting a bit emotional as well.
Flint stood a ways back, next to Sam, watching his parents' reunion. The weather girl gave the inventor a warm smile, and slid her hand into his, comforting him as he watched his family become complete again.
A/N: Whew! Sorry about the wait guys! :( I've just had a lot going on. I've had two soccer tournaments, plus practice and regular games, as well as school, so I've been super busy! But now, hopefully I'll have more time to update, and you'll find out that this complete family won't last forever! ….Unfortunatley you'll have to wait a bit :P Haha anyways, until next time! –Limey :)