My mom and dad walked into the room.
“Hey Michael,” My dad greeted, “So what was that package you received in the mail?” He asked.
“Not sure, apparently it is called the Chronivac and it is supposed to be able make changes to people and the world around you.” I replied.
“So, does it work?” My mom asks.
“Not sure, I have not changed anything yet, but it did scan everyone in the house and show these profiles.” I replied, showing Dad.
“Hmm, well this is definitely no ordinary device then.” My dad said. “Maybe you should check if this thing actually works.”
“Not a bad idea,” I replied. I then check the options on the Chronivac. After looking, I decide to see if I could make my parents younger. My parents were both 40 but they have taken care of themselves very well and still look healthy and fit. I wondered what they would think if they were younger again. I set their ages to 25 years in body only and clicked enter.
“I feel kind of strange,” My mom said, “You’re not the only one.” My dad replied. In the span of a minute, my parents face lost any wrinkles they have gained with age, my mom’s hair went from shoulder length to reaching the small of her back, my dad’s muscle ,while he already had some even at 40, got more pronounced. After the minute was done, both mom and dad were now at a fresh 25. My parents then took notice of each other’s changes.
“What the!?” they both exclaimed, “You look so young!” They both said to each other. “What did you do to us?” they both asked me.
“I just shaved off 15 years from both of you;” I replied how does it feel for both of you to be 25 again?” I asked.
“Younger, you really made us younger?” My mom asked. She then examined herself, after looking at herself for about a minute she then said, “It feels, refreshing; so much energy. She said. She then turned to me. “But what would everyone else think?” she asked.
“Huh, good point let me check.” I replied and I looked at the Chronivac. I could not just make reality fit as a 16 year old cannot possibly have 25 year old parents. However after looking at the options, I found something that could work. I made the change and clicked enter.
“Whoa, what was that?” My dad said. “Oh that, that was the answer to Mom’s question. You two are 25 in body, but everyone besides Rachel and Rebecca downstairs will still perceive you as 40.” I replied with a smirk.
“So, we can stay like this?” My mom asked excitedly. “Of course,” I replied, “I did not think that after regaining your youth that you would want to go back.” Mom then surprised by pulling me into a hug.
“Thank you, this is the best present ever” She said with glee, my dad looked amused. Mom then let go.
“Is there something wrong?” She asked. “Nothing,” I replied, “I just wanted to try something else with this thing.”
“Son,” my dad began, “Whatever you want to change, we will still accept you.”