Part 2: Chapter 6
Chase and Jonathan walked along the ocean.
"This is nice," Chase said. "Just the two of us spending quality father/son time together for once."
"Are you saying that we don't spend enough time together as father and son?" Jonathan asked.
"Well you do spend a lot of time with Lydia, do you homework, and work every Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Tree Hill Library," Chase said.
"True," Jonathan said. "I've been busy."
"Hey, what did you do with our flip-flops?" Chase asked.
"I left them on the towel," Jonathan said.
"Okay," Chase said.
"So Dad," Jonathan said. "Why don't you have a girlfriend?"
"Well I don't really have time," Chase said.
"Yeah you do," Jonathan said.
"I guess part of me is scared," Chase admitted. "I dated Mia, and she went off touring. I dated Alex, and then she went off on tour and never came back. I dated Tara, but she was just wanted a… Let's just say she was unethical."
"You know, not all girls go off on tour or just use you for sex," Jonathan said.
"I said Tara…" Chase said.
"Yeah, I know what you meant," Jonathan said.
"Don't worry about me," Chase said.
"I just want you to be happy," Jonathan said.
"I am happy," Chase said. "I have a wonderful son who I can't imagine life without."
Chase and Jonathan shared a hug.
"I just realized we haven't had breakfast," Chase said.
"You're right," Jonathan said.
"How about shrimp tacos?" Chase suggested.
"Sounds good," Jonathan said.
"We'll throw in some strawberries for health," Chase said.
"Dad," Jonathan said.
"Oh yeah," Chase said. "I forgot you were allergic to strawberries. Let's go get our shoes."