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Everybody in the church was taking a peek at the Simpson family and who could blame them.
Marge Simpson was dressed in her brand-new Channel pink suit that she didn't get on bargain, her hair was down and in her ears were large diamond earring's.
Homer with his hair neatly combed back, wore a silk black suit and tie, on his wrist was a golden watch.
Lisa with her makeup on, wore a white blouse underneath a beautifully pattered pink sleeveless jumper, underneath that was a green skirt and green heeled shoes.
Bart wore a small white 3-piece suit; his hair was combed to the side.
Maggie who used to wear a navy-blue version of her usual clothes with a navy-blue hair with a bow was now wearing a similar version of what Lisa was wearing and was sucking on a sparkling pacifier.
Now, add in Abraham Simpson into the mix.
Abraham wore a fancy black and white suit with white shoes, that he borrowed from his son.
Compared to everybody who pretty much wore their everyday clothes with slight alterations, it was like finding gold in a pile of rubble, so no wonder the surrounding people stared.
And then the offering came and the church watched them all give massive 100 dollars bills including the baby and Abraham put the money his son gave to him in the basket.
When the Minister saw the money, there was a flash of surprise on his face.
It seemed the lord had been very good to the Simpson's.
"You are all dismissed" Said, the Minister, and everybody left immediately.
The Simpson walked outside but didn't immediately go to their car.
Suddenly Marge's sisters called her over.
"Hi, Patty. Hi, Selma" Marge said, with Maggie in her arms.
"We'll, look at you, little sister" Patty said, in a large blue dress and Pearls. "Turn. Let us look at your suit"
And Marge did so and the two women admired it, Marge couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.
"So, who's the rich stud, you remarried?" Selma said, in a purple version of what her sister was wearing. "I know you had the courage to leave Homer. Good for you."
"What, on earth are you talking about?" Marge said, appalled. "I never left Homer. In fact, he was right next to me in church"
Both sisters looked shocked.
Both Patty and Selma didn't go to church that often on Sunday's so they didn't know about her husband's sudden success.
"T-That's Homer!?" Patty said, looking at the stud next to his kids. "But he's so much thinner! He has hair and he's actually good looking!"
"Homer, recently got promoted and he's been trying his best to lose weight and provide for the family ever since" Marge said, much to Patty and Selma shock.
Suddenly they all heard.
"Principle Skinner, you can apologies all you want but I gave you and those families a chance and you, blew it" Said, the voice of Homer.
They all looked to find Homer in some confrontation between his kid's old principle.
"But my job is on the line" Said, Skinner, his suit was a crumbled because his mother refused to watch it because she learned, he took from her retirement to pay for a Lawyer for the lawsuit.
"We both know that if you had treated my son with some decency, the school wouldn't have been dragged into this" Homer said, "It would have just been those families being sued. If your fired than that's good, you're a terrible principle anyway."
There were gasps.
"Did you think my family did not read what a public school should be?" Homer said, "Springfield Elementary is a trouble place that no kids should ever be able to go to." the surrounding people gave nods of agreement. "What kind of school serves whatever is on the floor the day previous?" he got more nods. "We have at least a dozen people here who pay their tax's. We are lead to believe, a portion goes to the school. So why are we constantly being told that the school doesn't have money to go to the supermarket to get our kid's a decent lunch? Where is all that money going?"
"He's right" Lanny said,
"I always pay my taxes on time. Why is that school so bad?" Said, Carl.
The surrounding people began to murmur, Homer had raised a point that nobody thought of before.
They may be poor, but they paid taxes, which they were told a small portion want to the school and yet, they always heard horror stories about the school they were forced to let their kid's go to.
Nurses who weren't really nurses.
The school hiring a druggy bus driver who had no business driving a bus full of kids.
A kitchen chief who was always serving the kids with whatever she could find, that was not even edible.
There were even rumours of a staff lounge that serving expensive food.
And Skinner couldn't answer that.
"There is something rotten going on in that school, and if the Board of Education won't do a thing about it, then I will," Homer said, "I was forced to allow my kids to go to that school and shut up about how terrible it is, but no more. I'll make sure my lawyers asks these very pointed questions on trial day."
And People began to clap.
"Holy cow" Selma said.
"When did Homer get so...mmm?" Patty said.
Marge didn't like the way, they were looking at her husband, she quickly went to her family and said. "Let go home. I was baking this really nice cake before we left"
At the mention of food, they all quickly made their way to the car before driving all the way back home.
When they walked through the front door, Lisa said.
"So, can I go visit my friend next Saturday?"
"Fine you can go but under certain conditions" Homer said, making them all look at him. "You have to take the family lawyer along with you as a Guardian. You must also wear a tracking chip at all times and you must check in with us, every couple of hours"
It was reasonable because no parent was going to allow their child to go to another country and be surrounded by complete strangers.
"Marge can book the flight and lodging. It can be a mother and daughter thing" Homer said.
"Really?" Marge said before she got excited and then she remembered the cake and said. "My cake!" rushing to the oven and then getting out the cake as the family walked into the kitchen.
The cake she put on the table, was a beautifully decorated and had two layers of strawberry icing and cream, there were tiny flowers around it, and you could tell she spent a lot of time.
"Wow, this cake looks amazing, Mom," Bart said.
"I would have some too if I can't physically swallow it," Abraham said.
"Dad, I think it times to show you to your new retirement home," Homer said while mouthing to his wife to wrap some for him.
"Really?" Abraham said, as Homer lead him to the car and they both entered and drove off.
Suddenly a purple car drove into their space seconds later.
"Dad, you're going to love this place," Homer said, as he hummed and drove out of Springfield, they drove onto the motorway for a bit before he turned left.
The next thing Abraham saw, was the most beautiful retirement home, he had ever seen.
There were aches of well looked after grass, two large buildings stood in the distance and a massive gate with the sign 'Springfield Field Elite retirement home' in golden letters, appeared before them.
They drove to the gate, and the person at the box said. "Name?"
"My name is Homer Simpson, and I've come to drop off my father Abraham Simpson," Homer said.
There was a long pause before the person said. "You may proceed."
The gate opened, and they drove in, they drove up all the way to the front door, along the way they saw old people who actually looked happy and participated in outdoor activities.
When they parked, they were met with happily smiling young men and women in expensive nurse uniforms.
"Welcome, to Springfield Elite, where our motto is 'Spend your last days on earth in style' " Said, a young man with a smile, before he said. "Would you like some hard candy that also has the effect of being a laxative?"
"Of course, I would," Abraham said if he could go toilet easier than he would take a bunch, which he did.
They were led inside, and Abraham looked to find the inside was warm, and it looked just like the inside of a fancy hotel.
"Ooh," Abraham said, and then he saw scooters go past him and on those scooters were his fellow old people.
"Some of our guest's, aren't capable of walking or do not want to walk, so we provide scooters for them," Said, the man, much to Abraham happiness.
Then they saw the elevator and went inside to find people in scooters as well which spoke volumes of how much the elevator could hold.
If Abraham wanted to, he could choose to never stand again.
Than the elevator stopped and they walked through a comfortable corridor, each door they passed was engraved with each of the residence names on.
They stopped at a door that said 'Abraham Simpson' on it and Abraham felt like a star when they opened it, and he entered a place that was far bigger than his old room, it was like his mind had been blasted back to the 50s because all of his beloved stuff that he loved from that area was in the room.
A working Juke box, that was playing a song that was very popular at that time.
Paper lanterns were dangling from the ceiling, and there was even that old timer Funiture.
Abraham moved forward and looked out the window to see he had a clear view of a large pool and surrounding it were beautiful old women.
He was home.
"So, dad," Homer said. "Do you like it?"
"Son, this is the nicest thing you have ever done for me," Abraham said, he was actually shedding a tear.
"I'm glad you like it," Homer said, "I and the Kid's will visit you, once every two weeks" because he now had a tight schedule.
Then they heard, an old woman say.
"I lost my bikini!" making Abraham smile.
"Take your time son" Abraham said, in an old tone. "Take your time"
And Homer walked away while feeling his father was too perverted for his old age.
He turned to one of Abraham cares and said. "Make sure you get him everything he needs. It would be nice if my kids know him, in childhood and even in their teens"
The man said. "Mr Simpson, it's our job to keep your father alive for as long as possible." he didn't say that he couldn't charge him if Abraham was dead.
Plus, Homer could request video footage of his father when he died to see if it was indeed a natural passing and if something was off, he could sue.
Homer looked back at his father door and smiled before turning around and leaving through the elevator.
He got out of the building and walked into his car before driving off.
He drove all the way to the gate, and the gate opened to allow him back on the motorway, and he began heading back into Springfield and to his home.
He arrived home 10 minutes later and began to make his way back to the front door only to hear two familiar voice which made him free.
"So, when is your husband, coming home?" Petty voice said through the door.
"Homer is a big man now, it's only fair for him to treat his sister's in law well" Selma voice came through the door.
For some reason, Homer had a really strong feeling that he should turn around and get back into his car and come back later.
So, he listened to it and turned around, quickly getting into his car and driving away, hoping that when he did finally return the two would be gone.
"But where to go?" Homer said, driving down the street before his conversation with Bart last night popped into his head.
Oh.
Right.
He turned the car around and headed the other way; he had a destination now.
His destination was 316 Pikeland Ave.
The house was only a little down the road; Homer stopped his car in front of a nice-looking house that had a pink exterior and a red roof.
Homer got out and walked to the front door only to step on the little ledge and press the doorbell on his left.
A classic doorbell rang on the outside and inside of the house.
"I'll get it," Said, a male voice that Homer would recognize as the defeated voice of Kirk Van Houten who no doubt got a stare from his wife to go and get the door.
Soon Homer heard footsteps and jumped off the ledge to allow the man some space as the door opened.
Kirk appeared in a white shirt underneath a crimson vest, brown pants and black shoes, he looked well-dressed, but hardly anybody had seen him wear anything other than that.
Which explained why his son went to such a school.
Kirk seemed surprised to see him.
"Homer Simpson?" Kirk said.
"Hey, Kirk" Homer said, "Can I come in? I need to talk to you and your family" making the man blink.
"Who is it?" Said, Luann.
"HOMER SIMPSON!" Kirk yelled, only to get a long pause.
Kirk moved out of the way so that Homer could come in.
The house was cosy, and the purple walls were filled with creepy pictures of the husband and wife looking like different gender copies of each other with their child who looked to be a clone of them.
It creeped Homer a little bit out.
The house looked nice but it felt like the house was trying too hard to be impressive, he came to an arch way where the family dining room was and saw Milhouse and his mother sitting in plastic chairs.
Milhouse looked shocked to see him especially not with Bart trailing behind him.
"Mr Simpson, what can we do for you?" Said, Luann., before saying to her son. "Go to your room, Milhouse"
"Actually, Mrs Van Houten, this concerns your son so I think he should stay" Homer said, making both of them blink in surprise before said. "Can I take a seat?"
"Sure" Luann said, wishing she had out the nice chairs.
Kirk was about to sit down when Luann said.
"I didn't tell you, you can sit down" making the man stand.
Homer frowned, where was the love?
"So, Mr Simpson. What can we do for you?" Kirk said, wishing to sit down.
"Here's the deal. I came over to your house with a proposal that concerns your son, Milhouse" Homer said, getting the boy to blink owlishly at him.
Then he dropped the bomb.
"Would you like your son to go to Montessori school?" Homer said.
Silence.
"Huh?" All three creepily looking people said.
"I'm asking if your son would like to go to Montessori?" Homer said.
"M-Mr Simpson. We can't afford that place" Luann said, before saying bitterly. "We certainly can't afford that place after Kirk lost his job" making Kirk look down.
"You don't have to worry about Price." Homer said, making them surprised. "I am willing to pay for your son to go Montessori school"
All three of them were shocked.
Homer Simpson, was willing to pay to send their child, to a school that expensive?
"You see my son, is really lonely at that school" Homer said, "And he really misses Milhouse but at the same time, I refuse to send him back to Springfield Elementary for obvious reason. So, the only solution left is to bring Milhouse over to the school"
All of them were speechless.
They know the Simpson were doing good but offering to pay for another child's education?
Were they all dreaming!?
"B-But, isn't that far too expensive?" Kirk said, "You're already sending your kid's there, we can't burden you with our son" of course they heard from Milhouse that Bart and Lisa were going to that school.
"It is," Homer said, "I am paying 50, 000 for each of my kids, just for a year." the family were shocked at the price.
So, Homer was paying 100,000 for his two kids?
So that meant Milhouse would cost 50, 000 dollars!?
How did he have the heart to offer them a deal like that!?
However, Homer was about to set them straight.
"There is no way, I will pay 50, 000 thousand a year for Milhouse" Homer stated as a fact. "He is not my own flesh and blood"
"I completely understand, Mr Simpson" Milhouse said, he wasn't his child although he wished he was in the recent weeks.
"However, I did talk to the school" Homer said, making them look in surprise. "They told me that I can become a Sponsor to your son Milhouse for far cheaper. I am willing to sponsor your son to go to that school for a single term and that's it. After that, your son can go right back to Springfield Elementary. So this is my offer"
Both Luann and Kirk looked at each other.
"Can you excuse us, Mr Simpson?" Said, Luann before dragging her husband out of the doorway to have a private talk.
"So, do we take it?" Kirk said, "But it's only for 1 term"
"What kind of question is that!?" Luann said, "Of course, we'll take it! It's only one term but that term would change our son's life! Do you know the bragging rights, we would have knowing our son went to that school, even though its only for a short time? Do you know how good that school would look on Milhouse job application in 10 years-time? If he gets full marks while he study's there, we might one day be visiting our son who lives in Captial City! A very successful one!"
Milhouse had been destined to still live in Springfield Field and become another version of his father when he grew up, but with Homer Simpson offer, he could be hitting the big time.
Who know that their son becoming friends with that Simpson's boy would lead to such good fortune!?
"We'll, I guess," Kirk said.
"You guess?" Luann said, "If you care about seeing your son become a success, then you shake that man's hand. You haven't been able to hold onto a job since you were fired, do you want the same future for our son?"
She wasn't going to kid herself; they were going to divorce soon because she was tired of living with a man who had no spine and would do nothing but hide things from her such as a separate bank account.
It was like he wanted to be single all along.
"No, I don't," Kirk said before he turned around and marched right back inside.
"Mr Simpson" Kirk said, making Homer look up. "Me and my wife accept your offer to sponsor our child for a single term"
"Really?" Milhouse said. "I can go to that fancy school with Bart?"
Luann nodded, for the first time in a while both she and her husband agreed.
"That's great," Homer said, getting up. "I'll take care of the money and Milhouse can go to school with my son Bart. For a term" than he presented his hand out for the man to shake.
Both Kirk and Homer shook on it.
Milhouse destiny changed forever.
And scene!
Next chapter, Homer receives a call from Kirk whose family is touring the school and Homer gets his monthly paycheck only to be kidnapped by Moe, who wants his biggest customer back. Review/fav and follow!