CONTINUING EDUCATION

Door 21

By Kiddo

In Loving Memory of Jonathan Brandis

Disclaimer:

I don't have any rights to the TV show "seaQuest DSV," and I am not making any money by writing this.

A special "Thank You" goes to my wonderful beta-reader Jackie and Lynnp and dolphinology for their Reviews.

That evening, everybody was back in their rooms.

Bridger and Lucas re-packed the things they didn't need anymore. Tomorrow after lunch, the continuing education would be finished.

The captain put a book in his luggage. "Tomorrow is December 21st, but your mother won't be back before the morning of the 24th." Lucas nodded to confirm the captain's statement and took something out of the wardrobe to put in his bag. "Do you want to come with me to my island until then?" asked Nathan.

The computer genius looked up. "That's really nice of you, and I really would like to, but I'll have to pass. I'm meeting a few old friends that I haven't seen in a long time, and I also want to see Wolfman."

Bridger nodded in understanding. "I see. Living on a submarine kind of isolates you. I also always try to see some of my friends when we have leave. Before Vidphones existed, I found it even more difficult to stay in contact people." His tone became more serious. "Will you be alone in the house until your mother comes home?"

Lucas shook his head. "No, my mom has a housekeeper that lives with her. She was already working for my parents before the divorce. My mom and dad both wanted her to work for them, but she decided to stay with my mother, even though my father offered her more money. Eli, that's her name, is a real sweetheart and one of the best cooks I've ever met. My mother arranged it so that she'll stay with me until December 23rd. After that, she'll go visit her children and grandchildren."

Bridger nodded. "Okay. Do you know if you and your mother will be staying at home for Christmas, or will you be going somewhere else?"

"No, we'll stay home."

"Could I visit you on December 26th?"

The teenager smiled. "Of course, that would be great." The boy knew that Bridger would be probably alone around Christmas, and he and his mother wouldn't be doing much celebrating anyway, so it would be really nice to see the captain.

Nathan nodded. "Okay, but call me if your mother has a problem with that."

"Okay."

Written November 2004 – Translated November 2005