I do not own pokemon. I do own Daniel, Aaron, Marie, Andy, and Static. Even though I think Andy would like it better if Officer Jenny owned him.

(): Pokemon Translation
Ages:
Ash/Aaron: 13
Misty/Marie: 14
Brock/Andy: 17
Italics: Aaron/Ash's thought

Recap:

"Hey Mom?" Aaron called out to his mother when she came back out with three bottled waters (one for her, one for her son, and a smaller one for Pikachu).

"Yes dear."

"What was Dad like?"

Chapter 8: First Date

"Where did this come from?" asked Delia after the shock of what her son just asked settled.

"Nowhere. I was just wondering."

"Your dad was very sweet. However, after we got married, he became very wrapped up in his work."

"Tell me about your first date. How you met. Everything. Please."

"Well, I didn't foresee this, but ok."

Flashback:

A young man in his late teens was walking down the streets of Pallet. He was tall, had messy black hair, and was very well built. As he walked past a house, a young girl around his age came rushing out and ran straight into him.

"I'm so sorry." She told him.

"That's ok. Are you alright?"

"Yes. If you'll excuse me, I'm late for work."

"Where do you work?"

"I work for Professor Oak."

"I'm on my way to see him. I'll walk with you. By the way, my name's Daniel Ketchem."

"I'm Delia."

Later that night outside of a fancy restraunt:

"Thanks for taking me out to dinner Dan."

"It's the least I can do after I made you late to work."

"Was this a date?"

"I guess it was"

With that, they came closer together, and kissed softly and gently.

End Flashback

"That was beautiful Mrs. Ketchem."

"Huh?" Delia snapped out of her dream to see a boy Ash's age in a lab coat.

"Sorry. I couldn't help but to eavesdrop"

Who is this guy?

"That's quite alright Gary. I heard you now want to be a researcher like your grandfather."

Grandfather?

"Yep. I made the final decision after Ashy-Boy here beat me in the Silver Conference."

Ashy-Boy? I hope we get Mom and Dad back together soon so I can have a looonngg talk with Ash.

"Well, I have to get back to the lab. See ya Ash!"

"Bye."

"Well Ash how about some lunch?"

"Ok" I hope she's cooking so I can see what Dad means by his is no good.