The Life of a Teenager

by Colin Creevey

The Taylor's return to Detroit. Surprises await them in Michigan proceding their return. For one thing, Mark runs into old friends of his, who seems to have changed big time, and he goes through depression. For another, one of the kids is gettig married.

10. Chapter 10

Home Improvement

Chapter 10: Fantasies of Randy and Lauren

Randy and Lauren were sitting in Randy's and Mark's room. Mark was downstairs, asked to say nothing further than what he already said. Lauren and Randy were waiting for their parents to stop debating it. What were the odds of accident-prone Tim Taylor, and Katie 'The Useless Debater,' winning against Jill and Fred, who were always too firm on what they stood for?

"We'll get married," Randy assured her. "Regardless of what they say, we'll get married. If they say no, we'll get married somewhere else. We have to keep this plant growing."

Lauren looked at him, confused.

Randy shrugged, "Never mind."

"I always imagined our wedding full with our family and friends, behind pots of white flowers," Lauren said sadly. "I'd hate to marry without my mom and dad being there. I just want them to say yes."

"Ok, let's assume for a minute they say yes," Randy said, grinning. "Where do you want to get married?"

Lauren smiled and thought, "Umm, I like a resort by Lake Michigan."

"That would be romantic," Randy laughed. "But, if they said no."

"Then we'll go by your idea," Lauren said, frowning sadly.

"But still at Lake Michigan," Randy added hopefully.

"Yeah, definitely," Lauren agreed.

They were about to pull each other into a hug. At that moment, the door opened. Tim walked in, followed by Jill.

"Lauren, your parents are downstairs," Jill said before turning to Randy.

Randy held his breath and waited.