Karyn had switched back to the rerun of Star Trek. She and Jon had been fans of the show even back in her pre wished reality and she wanted to get an idea of how different the plot points were in this reality.
After turning the volume up Karyn had settled back on Jon's bed placing one arm behind her head as she lay down. Jon snuggled up to her and she place her other arm around him.
Part way through the show there was a knock on Jon's door. Karyn turned the volume down as Jon's dad entered. It looked like he had been crying. His makeup smeared and his eyes were red.
Jon felt sympathy for his father and got up and hugged him.
"Are you ok dad?" Jon asked. His father sniffed but nodded.
"Oh it's Zoe." He said sniffling and dabbing his eyes with a tissue. I had found a packet of cigarettes in her bedroom the other day and I wanted to confront her about it."
Jon nodded in understanding.
"She used to be such a nice young girl. I don't know what happened to her."
Jon pulled away from the hug. "Would you like me to see if I can talk to her?" Jon asked. "You know as her big brother?"
His dad nodded. "Oh that's sweet of you Jon. I know that you and Zoe get along well with each other."
His dad gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "Dinner will be ready in an hour. Now if you'll excuse me I have to repair my make up."
Jon's dad started towards the door but Jon stopped him.
"Dad wait!" He said. "Perhaps I can help out with dinner?"
"Oh don't worry honey. You have company. I can manage dinner."
Jon looked towards Karyn. "I'm sure that Karyn won't mind. Will you?" He asked.
Karyn sat up. "Oh not at all Mr Gibson."
Jon's dad smiled and nodded. "Thank you Karyn. You're a nice girl. I hope you don't mind but I noticed how you two were sitting as I came in. Does this mean that you are now Jon's girlfriend?"
Karyn blushed. "Um, yes." She replied.
Jon's dad smiled again. "Oh I'm so happy for you two. I always knew that you two would make a cute couple."
Karyn blushed again. "Um, thanks Mr Gibson."
