Chapter 12: This Is Acting

Thomas woke up the next morning and walked into the bathroom and used it. Thomas then looked into mirror and found something a little sour for his mornings. Thomas's natural white hair was blended with his dyed black hair. "Great just great," Thomas said to himself as he walked out of the bathroom. Thomas walked out of the into the kitchen and saw that Sherman was eating alone. "Wheres dad?" Thomas asked walking behind his brother. Sherman turned around to answer his brother but then almost choked at what he saw. "Whoa what happened to you hair?" Sherman asked as he took a bite of his bagel. Thomas then walked over to cupboard and grabbed some cereal. Thomas the chuckled before answering. "I was born with white hair much like dads white fur but i just dyed my hair black to cover up the white," Thomas explained as he got the milk out and poured it into his bowl.

"Wicked," Sherman said taking a bite of his bagel. Thomas nodded as he took a bite of his cereal. "So where is dad?" Thomas asked. Sherman swallowed his food and then answered. "He went to his lab last night and was trying make a better home security system," Sherman explained. Thomas nodded in response. "Well I better go see if he's up," Thomas said as he puts down his bowl and starts walking towards the elevator. Thomas got into the elevator and pressed the button to go down into Peabody's lab. Once the elevator came to a stop to Peabody's lab. Thomas got out the elevator and walked into Peabody's lab. Thomas walked over to a sleeping Peabody at his work desk.

Thomas then shook his father lightly to wake him up. "Dad," Thomas said as he shook him. Peabody then shot up alarmed. "Oh hey son," Peabody said with a yawn. Peabody then puts on his glasses and looks at his son. Peabody eyes widen as he looked up at his son. "Um... May I ask what happened to you hair?" Peabody asked. Thomas sighed as he pulls up a chair next to his father. "I was born with white hair. Like your white fur but I just dyed my hair black," Thomas explained. Peabody nodded as he understood. Peabody chuckled as he looked into his sons eyes. "What so funny?" Thomas asked. Peabody only smiled. "Come on dad tell me what so funny?" Thomas asked again.

Peabody took a deep breath then explained. "I just... I love that you have both me and your mother in you," Peabody said with another smile. Thomas smiled back. "Um... Dad," Thomas asked. Peabody then sat up in his chair. "Yes son?" Peabody answered. Thomas took a deep breath. "How did you meet mom?" Thomas asked. Peabody was taken back a bit. "Are you sure You want to know?" Peabody asked. Thomas thought for a second before answering. Thomas then looked into Peabody's eyes and nodded. "Alright then I'll tell you. I might have been a pup in love but let me tell you. You're mother was the best human I've ever met," Peabody said with a warm smile.

(Fifteen Years Earlier)

Mr. Peabody walked up the steps to the building of his acting classes. He was little nervous since it was his first time taking this kind of class, but Peabody really wanted to do something new and maybe be cast in a play or two. Peabody walked into the class to find four men and three young women. Everyone looked at Peabody as he made his way through the classroom. Peabody sat down in a desk nearest the window. A young lady who was sitting next to him continued to look at Peabody as he was getting out some paper and his pencil. "Hi," The young lady spoke up. Peabody puts down his pencil and looks at the young girl. "Hello. What may be your name?" Peabody asked kindly.

The young women smiled. "I'm Eleanor Matthews what's your name?" Eleanor asked with a smile. Peabody smiled as he cleared his throat before answering. "I my dear am Hector Adams Peabody. But please call Mr. Peabody," Peabody said with a smile. Eleanor chuckled as she played with her hair. "Do you always have to have your name so serious?" Eleanor joked. Peabody chuckled. "Well I guess it's just good for a business," Peabody said rubbing the back of his neck. "You're different. I like that," Eleanor said with another smile. Peabody just looked into Eleanor's brown eyes. He felt lost in them and her warm kind voice made him feel warm. After class was over Peabody walked out of the building putting his notes in his bag.

"Mr. Peabody wait!" Eleanor said as she ran towards him. Peabody turned around and saw that Eleanor was coming towards him. "Miss Matthews. How may I help you?" Peabody asked. "Oh please Peabody just call me Eleanor," Eleanor said with a smile. Peabody chuckled as he finished putting his notes away. "Alright Eleanor how may I help you?" Peabody asked as he pushed his glasses up. Eleanor just laughed. "What's so funny?" Peabody asked confused. Eleanor then stopped laughing. "You're just so formal and so polite and I've met someone like that," Eleanor said as she moved her hair out of her face. Peabody then looked down. "Oh I'm sorry," Peabody said kicking a small rock.

Eleanor rolled her eyes with a smile as she got on one knee to be at Peabody's level. "Don't be sorry. It just makes you different and sweet and smart," Eleanor said with a smile. Peabody looks up and looks at Eleanor in the eye. "But hey come on let's go get a coffee or something and talk," Eleanor suggested. Peabody smiled with a nod. Eleanor nodded as she stood up. "Alright let's go," Eleanor said as she started walking. Peabody followed behind her as they made their way to a coffee shop. Peabody and Eleanor both talked for about two hours with Eleanor drinking her coffee and Peabody drinking some tea. The coffee shop was right next to a construction site that was building for a new offices.

"So... Peabody where do you see yourself in ten years. I mean I heard about you but not as a person. You must be like ready to make your own the company right?" Eleanor asked as she took a drink off her coffee. Peabody nodded putting down his tea cup. "That's in fact right," Peabody said as he looked out the window at the building being built. "Really? I mean I was kidding," Eleanor said taking another drink off her coffee. Peabody turned and face Eleanor. "It's true. I have a business degree and I day I'm going to buy that building and make my company," Peabody said taking a drink of his tea. "Well you have a great future ahead of you," Eleanor said with a smile. Peabody chuckled as he takes off his glasses and cleans them. "Um... Eleanor... you would like to have dinner at my apartment this Friday?" Peabody asked nervously. Eleanor just simply smiled. "Of course that would be great," Eleanor answered. Peabody smiled in response. "Great how about 7:30?" Peabody asked. Eleanor nodded. "Sounds like a plan," Eleanor said.

The week went by so fast from acting classes. Peabody and Eleanor had their time after the class and just went to the coffee shop and just talked. But now was the time to have a sit down dinner and talk about what's going to happen after acting class. Eleanor came by at 7:26 and then they had their dinner. "Do you ever plans to have kids Peabody?" Eleanor said taking a bite of her chicken. Peabody wiped his mouth with a napkin before answered. "I suppose one day. I mean once I move out of this little studio apartment and move into a bigger place I wouldn't mind becoming a father," Peabody said taking a drink of his water. Eleanor nodded in response. "Would have puppies or a human child?" Eleanor asked. Peabody put's down his water and looks at Eleanor. "Well. If I were to have puppies with someone of my own species I would that but-" Peabody paused and looked down.

"Something the matter Peabody?" Eleanor asked. Peabody looked up and chuckled. "Well it's just that... A human child is something different," Peabody said taking a bite of his food. "Anything's possible Peabody. Tell me, what would be different with a human child?" Eleanor asked as he leaned forward. Peabody cleared his throat. "Well... When I was pup I was never adopted and so I turned to school and knowledge and started wanted a better future for whoever I would spend my life with. But with a life with a human child or human in general. I know that's a whole new thing for me," Peabody said putting his arm out. Eleanor then puts her warm hand on Peabody's paw. "You are who you choose be and if you want a family with a human or someone like you. That's up to you," Eleanor said with a smile. Peabody held her hand and smiled back at her.

About a month has past since being in acting class and now it was the final exam. Peabody and Eleanor had both studied their lines everyday since their dinner after class at the coffee shop. Peabody and Eleanor both waited for their turn for the exam. "You ready?" Eleanor asked as she looked down at Peabody who was play with his fingers. "Ready as i'll ever be," Peabody said with a smile looking up at Eleanor. "Hector Peabody and Eleanor Matthews you're up," the acting teacher said as she opened the auditorium door. Peabody and Eleanor both stood up and walked into the auditorium. Their exam was to do an act in Romeo and Juliet. After doing all their scenes they forgot one of the most important things in the final scene. "Before you can pass this exam you both have to do the ending kiss," The acting teacher said from her chair. Peabody and Eleanor were taking back from this but knew this was coming.

Peabody and Eleanor both looked at each other. "I don't if I can do this," Peabody said nervously. Eleanor got down on her knees to Peabody's level and smile. "It's gonna be okay you can trust me," Eleanor said as she puts her hand on Peabody's cheek. Peabody smiles as he puts his paw over her hand. "I trust you," Peabody said looking into her brown eyes. The world around them felt like everything has stopped and time didn't matter anymore. Eleanor and Peabody both leaned forwards and kissed for their scene. The only thing that went wrong was that this kiss wasn't just for the exam. This kiss had feeling like unlike Peabody had ever felt before in life as a dog. Was this really acting?

(Present day)

Thomas felt his heart warming up as his father was telling the story. Peabody stopped himself from continuing the story, for his heart couldn't handle it. "Well I think that's enough for now I should get you and Sherman to school before you guy's are late," Peabody said as he stood from his chair. "Dad. Me and Sherman can walk to school I'll make sure were not late," Thomas said as he puts his hand on Peabody's shoulder. Peabody looked up at his son confused. "Are you sure? I can take you." Peabody insisted. Thomas shook his head. "No dad it's cool I'm sure of it," Thomas said with a smile. "Okay," Peabody said as he sat down. "Alright dad," Thomas said as he patted him on the shoulder. Peabody watched his son leave and go up in the elevator to the main floor of the penthouse.

Peabody then got into his desk and pull out a small box. Peabody opened the small box and pulled out a small note. Peabody unfolded the small note and started to read what the little had to say, again. "Hector. I found this little red bow tie while shopping and thought you might like it. I know red is you're favorite color and this made me think of you. I can't wait to see you again. I hope we can go have dinner and talk about what has happened in the past year. Love Eleanor," After Peabody read the note, his heart felt weak. It was hard for Peabody to swallow as he tried to fight the tears. "I'm sorry Eleanor. I'm so sorry," Peabody said as he held the note and started to cry.

Kodiwolf321 A/N: Well Guy's this chapter was well... I couldn't help but to tear up a bit myself I mean this background was fun but hard to write. I really wanted to put in the real life and show that Peabody had to have a start in life. I love the part where I wrote in his office building and penthouse was just now being built at that time and everything is at it's starting point and Peabody is just at the start of a long career. Alright guy's that's it for this chapter I hope you guy's like this chapter. I had fun writing it ever though some parts were hard to write in and yeah hope you guy's liked it. Follow me on my twitter for lots of updates on Lost and Found. It's Kodi_wolf_321 and be sure to check out my Youtube channel its Kodiwolf321 for daily vlogs and of course Let's talk Lost and Found. Alright guy's untill next time see ya!