My first attempt at a Family Ties story
Hope you all enjoy

It was a typical Sunday afternoon at the Keaton household.
Elyse and Steven had gone to the park for Jennifer's softball game, and the playground for baby Andrew.
Mallory was out with her boyfriend Nick, who needed some supplies for a scuplture he was working on, (and she needed a purse and a pair of shoes to go with a new sweater she just bought.)
And Alex was at home, tutoring his long time neighbor and friend Skippy.
But despite Alex's help and only charging him 2.00 dollars a subject, Skippy was still have difficulties with math.

"I'm never going to get this Alex, said Skippy,Why did the have to throw letters in with numbers?
It's like now we have to study the formula for the alphabet."
"Skippy, you'll get the hang of it, said Alex, I mean by some sort of miracle you will be going to college.
And you know what that will mean?"
"What?"
"There will be a 1.50 pay increase a subject."
Skippy got up from the living room table and said,"Do you mind if I get myself a glass of milk?
I consintrate better after having dairy."
"Good idea, said Alex, By the way, we also have a wedge of Swiss cheese, but save that for when we get to history."

Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Coming," said Alex, as he got up from the table to answer and to see who was there.
Standing in the doorway, was a young man about his age, dressed in casual clothing.
"Good afternoon, can I help you?" asked asked the young man.
"Good afternoon, and yes you can.
I'm looking for an Irwin "Skippy" Handelman," the young man replied.
"Yes, he's here, please come in."
"Thank you.
His parents told me to check at this address."

The young man then entered the house, turned to Alex and spoke,"By the way, my name is Jonathan Davidson."
"Alex P. Keaton," Alex replied, as the two of them shook hands.
Just then, Skippy returned to the living room with his glass of milk.
"Hey uh, Skippy there's a gentleman here to see you, said Alex, indicating the guest, Jonathan Davidson, Irwin "Skippy" Handelman."
Skippy placed his glass down, and went to meet Jonathan.
"Hi Jonathan, what can I do for you?"
"I've come to talk to you about you biological Mother, Elizabeth Davidson, who just happens to be my aunt," said Jonathan.
"Wait a minute, said Skippy, If my Mom is your aunt that makes us brothers!
I always wanted a brother!"
Skippy hugged Jonathan, but Alex pulled the two apart and said,"Skippy he's not your brother.
He's your cousin."
"I always wanted a cousin!
I mean I do have a few but still."
Skippy was about to hug Jonathan again, but was stopped instantly.
"Unfortuntly, I'm not here on a joy event, said Jonathan, A few months ago, my aunt Elizabeth your Mother had a very serious bout with the flu, we didn't think she was going to make it."
The smile faded from Skippy's face as he asked,"Is she OK?"
"She survived, however between fighting the illness along with all the medication she took, she has now has kidney failure."
"Is she going to be alright?"
"Right now, the doctor has her on dialyasis, but she's on the top of the list for a transplant."
"Excuse me for inturupting the conversation, but where does Skippy fit in to all of this?" asked Alex.
Jonathan countinuded to speak, "All of my family including myself have volunteered to donate one of our own kidneys to help save her, but none of us are a match.
I found out about Skippy through my aunt, and we thought, since your are indeed her son, maybe by some miracle you can be her match."
"I can save my Mother's life?" asked Skippy.
"It's possible," Jonathan answered.
Alex spoke up once more,"Say Jonathan, can Skippy have some time to think about about all this?
I mean you're talking to a person who once spent 20 minutes deciding what hat to wear and he only owns one hat."
"Well, my family and I would like to have Skippy come down to the hospital to be tested to see if he is the match, said Jonathan, I'd left my name, my parents names and phone number with you folks, so please do try to get in touch with us.
It was nice meeting you Skippy, Alex."
"I will call to let you know when I can be there," said Skippy.
"Thank you, either tomorrow or the next day.
But please answer us as soon as you can, we don't know how much time there's left."
Jonathan then left.

Alex turned to Skippy and asked,"You're not really going to go through this are you?"
"I am," Skippy answered.
"Skippy, may I remind you the day we went to visit your "real" Mother?"
Some Mom, she wanted nothing to do with you."
"People do change Alex, you know.
Maybe being sick has taught her something.
Something about life and welcoming people.
Maybe she wants me in her life now, for whatever time she has left."
"What do you think your parents will say about this?"
"I'm sure Jonathan has already said something to them and I want to tell them I'm going through with it."
Skippy picked up his books off the table and headed out the door.
"I better get going now Alex.
I have a feeling I'm in for a very long talk," said Skippy.
"Skippy wait!" Alex called out.
"Are you stalling me from talking to my parents Alex?" Skippy asked.
"Kind of, Alex answered, Mainly though you own me 4.00 dollars for the tutoring session.
Skippy took his wallet out of his pocket and said,"The smallest amount I have is 5."
"A dollar charge for supply usage since you didn't come with paper, pencils or earsers."
Skippy handed the 5 dollar bill to Alex, then headed for home.