Author's Note: I am so sorry I haven't updated in so long. Life has just kinda caught up with me and I don't have a lot of time to write. I am working full-time and I am doing a summer course which both take up a lot of my time. Rest assured that I haven't forgotten about the story and that I will not abandon it. That being said I repeat the warning that I have said throughout that updates will be slow and sporadic, especially this summer. I no longer have boring lectures that provide the perfect environment for writing.
Chapter 24
Soon, to Dave's amazement it was time to head out on the book publicity tour. His agent had done huge pre-release publicity for him, and to his surprise upon release the book had skyrocketed into the best-seller's list. The publicity tour mostly consisted of readings and books signings with a few interviews thrown in. Dave was slightly surprised that Spencer was happy to come with him as he unfortunately didn't have very much time for him. However his son surprised him by making comments about the people in the audience. Astute, profiler-type comments.
Soon, however, it was time for Spencer to start the school-year. Dave's schedule luckily allowed him time to see Spencer home a day before the term started. They had already purchased all his school supplies and a new back-pack.
Unfortunately he wasn't there to see Spencer off to school but Mama Rossi would be staying at the house while he was away. He also promised his son he would call as he was able to.
"Hi buddy"
"Hi Dad"
"Did you have a good day" Dave queried, and he had to admit he was slightly nervous doing so
"It was awesome. My class is great and I'm not even the youngest. And my friend, Caleb, from summer-camp, is in my class."
"Sounds great Spencer" Dave replied, "I'm so glad you are enjoying school." Relieved that his son was enjoying the new school, and that was one thing he did not have to worry about.
"I really, really am. And Ms. Fields thinks I'll be ready to graduate at the end of the year, providing I do well on the SATs."
"Well, that is a definite given Spencer," Dave replied, aware of how well his son could do on the standardized tests, "If you want to go to University next year then we will make plans for it. I figure I will stay on campus with you until you are seventeen or eighteen."
"Okay Dad, but I don't want you to get too bored or confused."
"Not going to happen buddy. I may not understand, fully, the material you are studying but I can write my books anywhere."
"Alright Dad, thank you." Spencer replied, relieved that his Dad was still planning to allow him to go to University whenever he wanted,
"Now I have one more week of Press tour then I will be on my way home and we can start planning your birthday party." Dave informed Spencer,
"Sounds like a lot of fun Dad." Spencer replied, before saying his good-byes and hanging up the phone.