Chapter 1: Mall

"Location: Modesto, California, November 20th 2013"

One day, Didi was bringing Tommy and Peter to Modesto's mall, which was called "Big Mall". Tommy slumped down in his seat in embarrassment, while Didi drove the car, with Peter sitting next to her in the passenger seat.

"Um, that's okay, mom. You could have dropped us off back there." Tommy said.

Didi backed the car up and parked it right next to the curb.

"Nonsense, there's a spot right by the curb." Didi said.

Tommy looked out the window at the people walking down the sidewalk and covered his eyes in embarrassment. Peter and Didi got out of the car through their doors, and Peter opened Tommy's door. Tommy bolted upright and got out.

"I could have let myself out." Tommy said.

Didi licked her thumb and ran it over Tommy's right cheek.

"Please, you want to look your best for your girlfriend, don't you?" Didi asked.

She then slicked back his hair. Peter smirked and then looked up.

"Hey, there's Rachel over there." Peter said.

Tommy turned around in a panic. Just like Peter had said, Rachel was walking over to them, waving as she did. Tommy turned around and pushed Didi's arm away from him.

"Bye, mom." Tommy said nervously.

Didi gave Tommy's hair one more rub.

"Now, don't forget Susie's party after, you two." Didi said.

Peter nodded.

"We won't, Didi. I'll make sure of it." Peter said.

Didi nodded and then knelt down.

"Kiss?" Didi asked.

Tommy groaned and did so, getting some of Didi's lipstick on his cheek. Once he leaned away, Didi walked back to the car, and Tommy and Peter turned around to face Rachel.

"Hey, Peter. Hey, Tommy. New look?" Rachel asked.

Tommy yelled angrily and ruffled his hair messily. Just then, Didi honked the car horn and waved at her son, her friend, and her son's girlfriend before driving away.