In the morning, June started preparing breakfast. As usual, Mark was the second one to come downstairs. "Good morning," he greeted her.
"Good morning, honey," she replied. "Would you mind if we talk about Ty for a minute?"
Mark groaned. "What's he done now?"
June said, "Nothing bad, don't worry. It's just that I had a talk with him last night, learned something new about his powers, and made him a promise. I probably should have asked you about the promise first. Sorry."
"You know I generally trust your judgment regarding the kids," Mark said. "Just tell me about it."
"OK," said June. "The big surprise is that Ty discovered that he can teleport himself, and others. He has tested that by telepoertimg himself to Lisa's house, and her to our house."
"Wow!" exclaimed Mark. "That's amazing! I wouldn't have believed it, if I didn't already have firsthand experience with some of his other... abilities. Did you actually observe this?"
"Yes, i saw him teleport Lisa back to her house, and i was stunned, even though Ty said he was going to do it. One moment she was there, and the next moment she wasn't. Anyhow, we spoke about it, and I told him that as long as he keeps his grades up, and does his chores, that he and Lisa are allowed to visit when they want, as long as they tell us, so that we know where they are."
"OK, that seems fair," Mark replied. "We've been letting Dustin do about the same, albeit without him having the ability to teleport. I think we should have the same policy for both boys."
June set down a spatula, walked over to Mark and hugged him. "Thank you for backing me up," she said, and kissed him. She returned to cooking, and Mark sat down to read the newspaper. They soon heard footsteps on the stairs.
"Good morning," Mark said to the boys as they entered the kitchen, and they responded likewise. "June and I have a bit of news for you both. Dustin, we've usually let you go out with friends, or bring them here, most of the time when you ask. That is now our policy for both of you, as long as you do your chores and schoolwork, and get good grades."
"Thank you!" Duztin and Ty both said in unison.
"As you know, Ty has been invited to Lisa's house for dinner," June said. "Mark and I will take him over, and hopefully meet her parents. We'll come back here for our own dinner. Dustin, if you'd like to accompany us, you're welcome to, but it's not required."
"Thank you, but I think I'll pass," Dustin said. "I'm sure I'll meet them another time. Ty, please tell Lisa hello for me."
"Sure thing," Ty replied.
After breakfast, the boys took the bus to school, and went their separate ways.
At lunch time, Lisa found Ty in the cafeteria. She sat next to him, and kissed him. A few other students happened to see this and were surprised, because Ty was somewhat of an outcast, and usually sat alone. Shortly thereafter, Dustin saw them.
"Hi," Dustin said. "I hope you'll pardon me for not joining you today, but I'm going to eat with some of my friends." He actually somewhat wanted to eat with Lisa and Ty, but he suspected that they might like a bit of privacy.
"Sure, Dustin, that's fine," Lisa told him.
Ty told Lisa, "Mark confirmed this morning what June told me last night, about being allowed to visit you when we want, as long as we let them know."
"Oh, that's great!" Lisa enthused. "My parents are pretty cool with my coming and going, under similar conditions. I'll have to enter and leave by the front door, though, until we we bring them up to speed on your abilities."
"My thoughts exactly," Ty said. "I could teleport either of us between my room, and somewhere close to your house."
"Since we live fairly close, I'm fine with just walking, at least when the weather is decent. If I'm returning home after dark, my parents would probably appreciate it if you walked me home."
"Of course," agreed Ty. "I'll be glad to."
"Can you stay at my house after dinner for a while?" Lisa asked. "I want to know what other transformation ideas you have."
"Probably. I'll ask my folks when they get home, and text you."
They ate their lunches, and chatted about this and that. As the lunch period neared its end, Lisa kissed Ty again, and said, "Bye! See you tonight!"
"Love you!" Ty replied, as they headed for their next classes.