Chapter 20 Parents weekend at Miskatonic University
Some time had passed since Velma confronted Shaggy on what she overheard him say to Scooby at the student lounge. Shaggy pretty much left Velma alone after she got mad at him for kissing her and not moving on after their break up. At first Shaggy was deeply saddened that Velma really meant it when she told him that there was no way she would take him back. Shaggy knew Velma was right that it was time for him to move on with his life and maybe find another girl if or when he was ready to get back out there in the world of dating. Daphne kept her promised to not tell anyone what Velma told her. She didn't even tell her boyfriend Freddy who was wondering why was Velma and Shaggy not hanging out like they used to. Three months after school started Miskatonic University was hosting parents weekend where once a year parents of all of the students at Miskatonic University would come visit their children and enjoy any activities that the University had plan. "Velma I can't wait until you meet my mom. I've told her so much about you and she really wants to meet the girl who makes me happy" Johnny told Velma who was honored that her boyfriend's mom wanted to meet her. "I'm looking forward to meeting your mom too. What is she like?" asked Velma. "Well my mom is a good person but a bit over protective of me since I'm her only son. She raised me by herself ever since my father passed away when I was a baby so I never got the chance to know him except from the stories my mom told me especially how they met which is very romantic" answered Johnny. "What are your parents like?" "My parents are ok. They run a coffee shop/bookstore back home at Crystal Cove" Velma answered. "I look forward to introducing them to you as well."
Every student at Miskatonic University waited outside for their parents to arrive. A few minutes later cars starting pulling up to the parking lot and the passengers got out. "Mama" Johnny excitedly said at the sight of his mother coming out of her car. "My baby I'm here. I missed you so much! How are you?" Johnny's mother asked her only son. "I'm fine Mama. I'm just so happy to see you and I've missed you too" Johnny told his mother. The gang, Carl and all of the other students at Miskatonic University were greeted by their parents as well. Even Victor Steven's father came even though Victor's parents divorced when he was a child but his mom Dr. Ann Escargot and his father Victor Stevens senior promised their son that they would always be there for their son despite the divorce. As soon as all of the parents arrived they were escorted to the event room where a big dinner was being held in honor of the students and their families. "Welcome everyone to parent's weekend. For any of you who don't know me I'm Doctor Ann Escargot the president of Miskatonic University and the mother of Victor Stevens who is a student here that tied with the School president Carl Chryniszzswics in the Science Competition" Dr. Escargot said as she signaled for her son and Carl to come up on stage with her since they were this year's winners. At first Victor didn't want anyone to know that the president of the University was his mother but he eventually realized that his mom wasn't so bad even if she did embarrass him which is what most parents do to their children. "Mom and Dad I would like for you to meet my boyfriend Johnny Bravo. Johnny these are my parents" Velma as she introduce them to Johnny. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Dinkley. It's very nice to meet you both" Johnny said he shook hands with Velma's parents. "Hello Johnny it's very nice to meet you too. Velma told us about the handsome blonde that makes her very happy" Mrs. Dinkley winked at the both of them causing them to blush. "Mom did you have to say that?" Velma asked in embarrassment. "Sorry dear but your right. This one is handsome" said Velma's mother. "I hope that you're being a gentleman to my little girl" Velma's father said to Johnny. "Yes sir I am. Your daughter makes me very happy" Johnny told Mr. Dinkley.
"Johnny didn't you say that your mom was here as well?" asked Velma. "Yes she is. Let me take you to her that way she can finally meet you" Johnny said as he escorted Velma to his mother. "Mama this is my girlfriend Velma Dinkley or as I like to call her Ms. Jinkies" Johnny said to his mother as he introduced Velma to his mother. "How do you do Mrs. Bravo" Velma said as she greeted Johnny's mother in a polite way. "It's nice to meet you Velma and please call me Bunny" said Johnny's mother. "My boy has told me so much about you. I'm so glad that he met someone nice here." Velma's parents and Johnny's mother met each other as well and were getting along. "Once again Daphne your mother and I are so proud of you so doing something good with your life unlike your four older underachieving sisters" Daphne's father told her. "Thank you daddy for being proud of me. As for my sisters I'm sure eventually my sisters will do something with their lives that you'll be proud of them for" Daphne said when in the back of her mind she remembered before the Evil Entity happened Daphne's four older sisters were overachievers that both of her parents wished that Daphne was like them. After stopping the Evil Entity reality was changed including the people in the gang's lives.
"So Norville how have you and Scoobert been? I hope you two haven't been falling out of anymore trees or hurting yourselves in any way possible" Shaggy's mom told them. "Like mom Scooby and I have been doing well and no we haven't gotten physical hurt since that time you rushed here" Shaggy assuring his parents that everything was fine and there was no need to worry. All the students of Miskatonic University showed their families around the campus. As parent's weekend continued everyone was having a good time. Victor's parents managed to get along for the sake of their son because they remembered how hurt he was when he saw them arguing all the time before the divorce. Freddy showed off his traps and told his parents that he and the gang solved since attending Miskatonic University. "It's great that you and your friends solved those mysteries and save your friend Carl when he disappeared. I hope that you're focusing on your School work" said Freddy's father. "Yes dad I am. Remember in one of my emails I told you I'm majoring in Criminal Justice here at Miskatonic University which I'm really into" Freddy told his father. "That's good to hear that you're doing your best but don't forget to enjoy yourself in College isn't that right Brad?" Freddy's mom told her husband. "You're right about that Judy" Brad told his wife and the mother of their son.
All through parent's weekend everyone showed their families around campus and they were fascinated of how things were going for their children. When parent's weekend ended everyone said goodbye to their parents and promised to come home for the holidays. After all the parents went home the students went back to their normal lives at Miskatonic University studying and doing all the things that College students do when they're not studying. "I like your mom Johnny. She seems nice" Velma said to her boyfriend. "Your parents are nice people as well" said Johnny. Velma and Johnny were really happy that they met each other's families because they believe it was important for them for their families to get to know each other especially if Velma and Johnny's relationship were to go deeper.