Jedi Master 325 here with my first Simpsons fanfic. I had a theory on what would have happened if Homer was a good person and father from the beginning. Anyways, enjoy! :)

Summary: This takes place shortly after Bart is born. Seeing his newborn son for the first time, Homer decides to take the steps to become a better person and father instead of becoming the bitter, drunken, brainless oaf we all know and love.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Simpsons.

Chapter One

Homer Simpson looked down at the sleeping infant in his arms. Just hours ago, He had gotten the job that would provide a better life for him and his family and then blam! He had become the proud father of a beautiful baby boy. The baby's full name was Bartholomew J. Simpson. Homer gazed over at his lovely wife Marge. She was sleeping peacefully after being in labor for hours.

Homer looked down at little Bart and said to him, " Bart, no matter what life will bring you. Just know that your mommy and daddy will always love you no matter what." Homer smiled and placed Bart in the hospital bassinet by his mother's bed before drifting off to sleep.

The next morning, Homer took his wife and son home to their apartment. As they walked into the apartment, Marge took Bart out of his portable car seat and into the nursery where she laid him down in his crib for a nap. As she walked into the living room, she saw her husband reading the parenting books they had gotten before Bart was born.

" Homie, I'm surprised you're reading instead of drinking a beer and watching TV." Homer looked up at Marge and gave her a gentle, loving smile. " Marge, I want to prove to your sisters that I can be a good husband and father. I've never been good at anything before in my life, and I didn't have a good father when I was a boy. But, I'll be damned if I let this happen to Bart."

Marge was surprised to see that Homer had gone from the carefree, drunken oaf to becoming a better person and father. Later that day, She heard Bart crying in the nursery. When she walked in, she saw Homer sitting in the rocking chair, feeding Bart and then taking him over to change his diaper. Then laying Bart down in his crib, Homer gently sang him a lullaby.

Later that night, Homer was lying in bed with his wife who was already fast asleep. Homer kept thinking that the apartment wouldn't be an ideal choice to keep if he and Marge had another baby. But he decided that he'll wait until Bart was at least two years old.

Surprisingly, two years had flown by pretty fast. Homer had gotten promoted to safety inspector at the nuclear plant. Homer remembered the precious milestones of Bart's life that he recorded. He had been there when Bart had taken his first steps to Bart saying his first word which was " Daddy".

Homer then remembered the decision he made two years ago. He wanted his family to live in a nice house and not some run down apartment building. Walking into the apartment, Homer saw Marge sitting at the table and saw Bart watching Krusty the Clown on TV.

" Oh Homie, you're home. I've got some wonderful news." Marge said as she walked up and kissed her husband. " What is it Marge?" Homer said as he sat down. " Homie, we're gonna have another baby!" Marge said excitedly. homer felt like his heart would burst with joy. " Oh honey, that's wonderful! But we're gonna need to move out of this dump and into a house. Because Bart will need his own room once the baby comes." Homer said.

" Do you really think we can afford a house Homer?" Marge asked worriedly. " Don't worry Marge, I recently got promoted to Safety Inspector at the Nuclear Plant. With the money I make, we'll be able to afford a house." Homer said, reassuring his concerned wife. " Then it's settled Homie, we'll pack up everything and leave this place for good." Marge said happily.

And that is the end of chapter one. Leave a review and I will get chapter two posted here soon.

-Jedi Master 325