Chapter 17
Darren occasionally had opportunities too.
His previous romantic interest hired him to paint for her. Delilah wasn't bothered as Darren was devoted to her.
One of the cats caught a cute black and white rat. Danica kept it as a pet and named it Shadow.
Danica received another promotion and was now only one promotion away from topping out her career.
Like most teens, Danica spent a great deal of time on the phone, usually with her best friend, Gerry Custer.
Danica finished learning how to drive.
Each time Delilah collected seeds, she hope that she'd find one for another deathflower. She wasn't having any luck so far.
With the keys to the truck and the freedom that a driver's license gives, Danica meet her best friend at the festival. During their chats, she learned he was evil.
Delilah's elder birthday arrived. This time she was able to celebrate with a cake and her household around her. It was lovely except for
that cow Piper, pointing, laughing and making "over the hill" jokes.
Delilah was feeling rather self-conscious and dejected about aging, thanks to Piper.
But she enjoyed her birthday cake, before escaping to the bathroom for a date with Miss Clairol.
"Ignore Piper, Mom, you still look great."
Darren loved to paint and when he wasn't helping out with tasks, he painted lovely paintings for the home.
Delilah encouraged Danica to work hard achieving her goals, although she kept the reasons to herself for now. The teen years should be carefree from adult worries, Delilah thought.
Delilah had never seen the point of having a TV in the house, there was so much to do. But everyone needed to be able to sit and relax, relieving the stress. Delilah used the funds to splurge on a media room for the house.
Darren worked hard at upgrading the replicator that Delilah obtained.
But he still found time to spend with his only child.
