Like Father, Like Son
Author's Note: Finally the end of the first day of High School, time to see how Aaron is at home.
Disclaimer: I don't own Girl Meets World, last time I checked it was Disney that did. I only own the storyline and the Original Characters which I got help from some of the others that made the review on names of characters which I think them.
September 2037
It was the end of the first day of High School as Aaron walked alone before picking up his Troy and Natalie from Middle School so that they could all walk home together. As he was walking home he noticed a fairly tall man almost of his height walking with Chloe he had short blonde hair, green eyes, bigger and slightly more muscular build than Aaron was certain in denim shorts as he and Chloe walked together and waited for the bus.
"So Aaron who is she?" Natalie asked trying to annoy her big brother.
"Shut up Nat!" Aaron said as he took the lead and began walking faster trying to get home as Natalie and Troy smirked with an evil scheme in their minds. The three Friar Children got home as Aaron let his bag down in his room as he was living like a normal teenager in a normal home. Nothing fancy, no big home like other Sports superstars. Aaron and the others never figured out why they live in a home that an average person lives in. But then again he understands the value of having family nearby. Whenever Aaron or his siblings would get sick, help was close by in the form of Cory and Topanga Matthews, James and Sandra Friar, Josh and his wife: Courtney, John Hunter and his parents: Shawn and Katy.
Cory and Topanga still own the café close to their apartment in fact whenever they had free time, Aaron, Natalie, and Troy would come down to the bakery to help out. Riley eventually came home at around 4:30 after a meeting and was greeted with huge from her children. "Aaron, Natalie can you help me out with dinner tonight before we watch Uncle Zay and Dad on TV. They'll be on the Jimmy Fallon show to do a Lip Sync Battle." Riley said asking her eldest children to help.
"And what do I do mom?" Troy asked.
"You can hang out in your room and maybe even have a nap until dinner is ready." Riley said as Troy went off to play on his Playstation 6!
Riley brought out a cutting board, a couple of knives and some veggies along with some salmon she brought. She planned to have the family enjoy some good roasted salmon with lemon, asparagus, some herbs and a nice salad.
"Hey guys, I'm gonna be back I forgot some groceries in the car, be right back. Natalie put the melted butter, salt, and pepper on the salmon and I'll roast it." Riley excused herself.
Natalie did as she was told but knew this was a good time to bring up the girl Aaron saw.
"So who was that girl I saw you staring at that was waiting at the bus stop?" Natalie grinned knowing she would hit a button in Aaron's nerves.
"Shut up Natalie! She's a classmate ok? Just drop it." Aaron said defensively trying to get Natalie off his case.
"Ouuu I never heard you like this before. Maybe is it because you like her?" Natalie kept up the pressure walking up to her brother and bothering him about the issue as she looked at him with a grin wanting all the information.
"Natalie can you stop! God damn are you annoying! Jesus Christ!" Aaron told his sister now being annoyed at his sister. Natalie gasped.
"Aaron! You really do like her! You think she's lovely, you think she's wonderful, you think she's precious!" Natalie began to sing further annoying Aaron as Riley came in through the door!
"Who think who is precious?" Riley asked with a questionable look on her face.
"Aaron met a girl today at school didn't you?" Natalie said continuing her grin knowing Aaron has nowhere to go or hide as Aaron began to blush knowing he had been caught red handed.
"Who is she Aaron? I wanna know gimme the details!" Riley said wanting to know everything going on in her son's life.
"Oh here we go! Are you gonna be one of those helicopter moms wanting to know everything going on in our lives?" Aaron groaned turning around to face his sister and Riley.
"No, I'm just…concerned that's all." Riley said knowing how some high school girls are.
"Mom relax ok? I'll be fine." Aaron said trying to calm down his mother.
"Oh no mister! You tell me her name now!" Riley demanded putting her bags on the counter.
"Get out of here Natalie." Aaron said putting the stipulation as Natalie went away but hid in a spot where she was still able to hear well.
"So who is it?" Riley asked.
"…Chloe Wakefield." Aaron confessed as Riley gasped.
"You mean Sarah Wakefield's daughter?" Riley asked her eyes growing wider and moth getting wider like she usually does when she's getting very happy.
"Yes mom." Aaron said as Riley bear hugged her baby boy who is growing up and becoming a young man.
"But there's one problem mom." Aaron said as Riley pulled away from her son.
"What's wrong honey?" Riley asked knowing she has a strong bond with all of her children.
"Well, Chloe has a boyfriend." Aaron sighed feeling defeated.
"Awww honey! Your first real crush huh?" Riley said in a soothing and comforting voice.
"Ya I guess so. But we will see each other on Saturday with the rest of the guys." Aaron said knowing he's going to the party.
"Why?" Wait let me guess…There's a party isn't there?" Riley said placing her hands on her hips.
"Ya, how'd you know." Aaron answered questioning how quick his mother was.
"Oh Aaron, I've been there before, now behave yourself and whatever happens…No drinking! No smoking, No sex! You got that young man." Riley exclaimed to her son laying down the rules to her son.
"Crystal clear mom." Aaron said.
"Ok, now you and the others get cleaned up, dinner should be ready in 20 minutes." Riley said dismissing her son to get ready for dinner.
After a few minutes everyone had dinner together discussing their day as everyone enjoyed dinner together but Aaron always noticed an empty seat at the table that belonged to his father. Everyone knew Lucas was in Los Angeles to help provide for the family as an NBA Superstar and doing his media obligations Riley was proud of Lucas for always following his dream and spending time with her and the kids. They knew he needed to do this one last time. After this season they would be together as a family more often.
"Guys look, it's just one more season that dad has to do this ok?" Riley said defending her husband.
"We know mom, we understood why Dad said he would retire on Uncle Auggie's podcast and we're really proud of him because not every kid can say their dad is a 5 time NBA Champion, multiple time NBA Finals MVP and, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. We just wanna catch up for lost time with dad. If anything Aaron gets to spend the most time with him." Natalie said knowing Aaron and Lucas' bond comes through basketball.
"And you guys will get plenty of time I promise. Your father hates feeling like a part-time dad, like when Troy won his first in his first Karate tournament, he was so happy for Troy but sad that he wasn't there to celebrate with him because he was on the road in Dallas." Riley exclaimed remembering the guilt on Lucas face and the feeling of pride in his youngest son.
"At least he will be on TV tonight instead of just being on the road." Troy said wanting more time with his father to spar together.
"Ya, he will be and let's all be thankful he's not actually singing." Riley said sounding relieved not wanting to her husband's actual singing voice
"Mom he can't be that bad." Natalie said.
"Oh trust me, he is. Of course Aunt Maya is the best singer then Aunt Vanessa and maybe Uncle Zay. But never relay on Uncle Farkle or Daddy to sing." Riley told her kids having heard everyone sing before.
"Ok I'm done. You need help with the dishes mom?" Aaron said finishing his food and offering his help.
"Yes Aaron thank you so much for your assistance. Guys why don't you do your homework I need to have a talk with Aaron." Riley said dismissing Natalie and Troy as they went to do their homework while Aaron made his way to the sink, applied some soap to the sponge nearby and began to wash the dishes with Riley right beside him.
"So what do you want to talk about mom?" Aaron asked.
"Look Aaron, you're in High School now. Let me pass down one more life lesson right here, right now." Riley said preparing the young man.
"What's on the menu tonight mom?" Aaron asked.
"High School will be a crucial 4 years in your growth as a person. You will experience many happy memories and many sad memories as well. People in your life that you call friends now, may not be the same people you graduate with. All I'm telling you is this, stay true to who you are and do not let people change you according to what they see in you. You have to see the version of you that you want to be. The changes you make along the way, will they make you better as a person, or will the make you worse. That's why I was disappointed in you in what you said in front of Chloe and I about "manhood". A real man is a guy that says what he will do and he does it, a man is true to his word, he treats everyone around him with the respect they deserve, and they treat women very well. Have you seen how Dad treats me whenever he sees me?" Riley began lecturing to her son as she asked him the question.
"Ya he smiles when he's around you, spins you around, he's not afraid to dance with you at team events too especially the slow dances." Aaron said recalling interactions he's seen of his parents.
"That's part of it Aaron that's the physical act. But what about his words to me and how he treats me?" Riley asked her son picking up some parts of her question.
"I don't know but he always tells you that he loves you before he kisses you." Aaron answered.
"Yeah and do you see how happy we are together?" Riley asked her son trying to get to the main point.
"Sometimes, other times I don't really pay attention." Aaron told his mother.
"Well start paying attention because Dad and I are still in love with each other like when we were your age. Our love for each other really grew during our senior year when we faced some tough challenges life through at us but our love got us through it and we kept faith in each other." Riley told her son.
"So you're saying for a successful marriage to workout it needs true love, faith in each other, and the ability to stay together when things get hard?" Aaron asked
"Oh there's a lot more than that dear Aaron. There's a lot you will learn about life, love, and adversity. Riley told her son remembering her teen years and remembering how her, Lucas and Sarah went after Charlie Gardner.
"Hey mom are we still going to the bakery on Sunday like every week?" Aaron asked. The Friar family, Minkus family, Babineaux family, and the Matthews family have this tradition of getting together every Sunday and checking up on each other it was the only way for them to keep their friendship strong and to spend some time together outside of school. It also was great for the kids getting to bond and spend time together too.
"Ya we are Dad and Uncle Zay should be back in New York by tomorrow afternoon anyway." Riley said.
"But one thing I also wanted to ask you, is Chloe single?" Riley asked her son.
"No, she has a boyfriend." Aaron answered feeling somewhat defeated as he took a deep breath and sighed.
"Awww honey!" Riley looked to her son seeing the pain in his eyes as she hugged him.
"Well that sucks right?" Aaron said trying to joke around.
"Honey, love is something that you need to be patient with. True love takes a long time to nurture and grow but it can last a lifetime." Riley said still having hope for Aaron.
"Thanks for believing in me mom." Aaron said as he hugged his mother.
"Give her time Aaron but for now you can only be there for her as a friend. Besides when I married your father, it felt like I married my best friend." Riley exclaimed.
"Umm…Mom, aren't you and Aunt Maya best friends?" Aaron asked confused at Riley's point.
"That's not the point. The point is that when I married Dad, we just felt so comfortable with each other and we just knew our lives together would only get better transitioning form boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife." Riley stated remembering her wedding day.
"Alright the dishes are done mom can I just get ready for tomorrow?" Aaron asked.
"Yeah sure. Thanks again for helping me with the dishes." Riley said. Aaron left the kitchen wanting to be alone for the rest of the night not even Troy or Natalie could bother him.
Riley, Troy, and Natalie watched the Jimmy Fallon Show so that Lucas and Zay could do the Lip Sync Battle segment where Lucas ended up lip singing to "Wanted by: Hunter Hayes while Zay lip singed to "Thinking Out Loud" by: Ed Sheeran. They all got a laugh at Lucas trying to use a piano and then singing on top of the piano with the microphone in his hand but thankfully his microphone was off and the original song was playing over him. Riley made the kids go to bed as she got her things ready for tomorrow and watched the news as there was a breaking news story.
"Breaking news, sex offender: Charlie Gardner has been released today from prison after serving a 15-year sentence. Gardner was arrested and placed in prison back in August of 2022 after re-connecting with his ex: Sarah Wakefield. Police say to be on the lookout for Gardner and to attentive to their surroundings as Charlie Gardner is a repeated offender." A news anchorman said as Riley dropped her bottle of water to discover he ex has finished his 15-year sentence.
Author's Note: Oh snap! Charlie is out of prison! How will Lucas react when he hears this! Not just him but Sarah! For those of you who don't know what happened, please read Girl Meets Emergency to get a full understanding of what happened. Either way, things just got crazy and it's only the 3rd chapter in! Next time on Like Father, Like Son. Lucas finds out about Charlie Gardner's release and has a good talk with the kids. Take care you guys and have a great day! :)
4ne1: Yes! I knew it was Order of The Phoenix!
Guest: Thank you so much! I wanted to make it tougher for Aaron and the guys since Riley and Maya only had to deal with Cory now Aaron and the guys have to deal with 3 teachers that know them.
Elizabeth357: Thank you so much! Maya did learn from the second best however in my opinion because I feel that Feeny is the best teacher all time. But she and the others will offer so much to the kids.
aliqueen16: Girl Meets Yearbook is correct where Maya does her "Ha-Hur" making Lucas' hair move and I'm just getting started with this! Many of the characters will interact and hopefully you enjoy their personalities. :)