Mom remarried a few years after Dad passed away from a massive heart attack, it was hard life for Mom and I with Dad gone. When Mom met Henry they had a whirlwind romance and married within the year of getting together. I liked Henry he was a great guy, he spent quality time with me.
"I'm not trying to replace your Dad Tommy!" Henry said with concern for me in his voice.
He really was a great replacement for my Dad, he was much more attentive than my real father ever was, he took interest in my schooling, the sports I played, he even gave me the talk about sex, even though I knew most of what he told me.
I was eighteen this year, graduation then on to university, I still had not decided which one, but I would stay close to home was my plan. Mom was a nurse and started working strictly night shifts, she was gone from eight at night till eight in the morning.
Henry commented. "I hate sleeping alone! I wish you did not have to work night shifts. I may have to jump in bed with you Tommy!" Henry grinned as he said it.
"I have a big bed, your more than welcome to join me Henry!" I said with a sly grin.
Mom left for work at seven like she always did, Henry was watching television, or should I say napping in between shows. I was in my room playing a video game, when I heard Henry come up to bed, slowly opening my door.
"Night Tommy, don't stay up to late son!" Henry said with a smile.
I really liked when he called me son.
"One more level then its off to bed for me, Night Dad!" half turning smiling back at him.
I think I caught him off guard by calling him Dad, I was in the last stage of the level when the power went out, there was a wicked storm brewing, lightning, thunder, possible hail. I got undressed and looked out the window, standing at the window naked, watching the lightning light up the sky, Dad opened my door and walked into my room.