Time Traveler: E214. Deadline

On the morning of the birthday, another concern arose for Robin: his true hair color had begun to show, which was odd, because it usually took months to grow and Robin could dye it in time, but now, his silver-white hair insisted on coming out more strongly than ever, as if it wanted to settle in permanently.

Not that he disliked it, it was just that no one in Aurora knew his hair wasn’t black. He was aware sooner or later he’d have to tell them, and let his natural color grow out, but certainly not now, so a remedy should be put in place.

There, his hair was black again, and it would stay that way for a while longer.

Fortunately, Ann didn’t notice anything, she was too busy with birthday preparations and getting Jessi ready for her big day.

One of the many preparations was to call her work to ask for the day off. She didn’t want to miss a moment with her daughter.

That same morning, in the middle of everything, Robin introduced Prototype 005 to the family.

Although Ann was already familiar with the plumbots, and had, in fact, two to help her with the girls, she never ceased to be amazed by Robin’s creations. They were all a marvel no doubt, but Protype 005 in particular was a work of art.

They had now three robots at home. Robin would take Five with him after the divorce and leave Bethany with Ann, cause she was certainly going to need his help. As for Prototype 005, he would be sold at the Bot Emporium and all the money would go to Ann and the girls.

Ann couldn’t imagine what was coming, she realized something wasn’t right with Robin, but she couldn’t address that now, she had her own concerns to deal with. She had been wanting to talk to him for days, but she couldn’t find the right time. Besides, he already had enough worries, she didn’t want to add another one, or ruin Jessi’s long-awaited birthday.

By noon, everything was ready for the big day, the party couldn’t wait any longer, so Ann asked Robin to go get Jessica to blow out the cake candles.

The deadline was up; as soon as Jessi blew out those candles, Robin would have to talk to Ann and move out, leaving Jessica, Wanda and Carrie without their father. So unfair! If this was Oasis Landing 2054, there would be another solution, but in Aurora Skies 2017, there was no other choice but the painful separation.

To be Continued