The next day, without much fanfare, Denny aged up to an Elder.
Meanwhile, Alpha was up to his usual tricks. His child count (including Beta) is now up to 15.
Oh hey, Amy, I didn't see you there!
Delta has met all the girls at school, but unfortunately none of them have really struck his fancy. This girl seems pretty interesting! But she's already an adult... *sigh*
Oh well, she doesn't seem quite... blue enough.
During a great conversation of male bonding, Denny finally broke down and said, "Please Oh PLEASE can I be Immortal with you guys?? Why not? I'm your very bestest friend in the whole wide world!!" Alpha had to break in and calm him down. It was pretty pathetic.
And then it was time for Delta to grow up. He had worked hard in school and made it on the honor roll (for 3 DAYS IN A ROW!!! Imagine that!), he had surpassed his parents expectations by competing in many chess competitions and even discovering some stars. They just knew that he was destined for great things.
All the excitement from Delta's party had died down, so there was time for a quiet moment between Gamma and Denny.
Gamma: Oh Denny, you're almost 90 days old now! How am I ever going to go on without you??
Denny: There there, my dear. I'm sure you'll be just fine. You have your father, your grandfather, and our beautiful son to keep you company over the years. And someday, hopefully there will be grandchildren.
Gamma: *bursting into tears* Grandchildren! Grandchildren that I'll never get to experience with you. *boo hoo hoo*
Denny: I'm sure I'll still be around, if nothing else, in spirit.
Gamma: Oh Denny, I love you sooooo....