A Second Truth May Prevail
By Son of the Specter 992
Chapter 1: The Cruise Invite
It was a Normal day as always. Conan was bored in school, Amy was trying to become more than friends with Conan, Mitch and George were acting like Mitch and George, and life went on. As Conan left school for home, he was stopped by Amy.
"Hey, Conan, my parents got tickets for a cruise all the way to New York this weekend but my dad got called in for work so he can't make it so we have on extra ticket," She takes a deep breath from talking so much. "Would you like to go with us?"
Conan looked blankly. He had taken Amy on trips before but they always gotten into an adventure. This was the first time she had ever invited him to something like this. Maybe since she's taking him this time, he would me able to enjoy himself and not get sucked into another murder case. "Uh, sure Amy, I'd love to go. Let me clear it up with Rachel and Detective Moore and I'll call you tonight."
As Amy left, Conan could tell that this had been the happiest moment of her life. He walked home, somewhat cheerful himself. 'I've never been to New York before, who knows, it may be really fun." He thought to him self.
When he got home, he found the usual scene. Rachel scolding her father about smoking and drinking in the house while trying to clean up, Richard sleeping at his desk not listening to a word that his daughter says, beer cans and burnt up cigarettes lying all around the room, and a bottle of Chinese Vodka that Harley Hartwell had given him which he still couldn't get to.
Rachel turned around to see Conan in the doorway taking off his shoes, backpack, and putting on his slippers. "oh, hi Conan, you're back. Dad's just taking a nap. I'm just going to finish cleaning up and start on dinner."
Conan decided to wait for the right moment to ask Rachel. He grabbed his backpack, plopped himself up on the couch, and began to do his homework. After dinner Richard decided to go back to sleep and Rachel was about to go to the store. Conan decided that this would be the best time to ask.
"Uh, Rachel, Amy invited me to a cruise to New York City this weekend. Can I go? Pleeeeeeeeeeeese!" Conan asked, putting on the most honest face possible.
"hmmm, well, I'll need to clear it up with dad but it's okay by me." Rachel responded as she walked out the door. She could here Conan cheering as she went down the stairs.