18 years later

After having Taylor, Brooke and Dean’s lives revolved around her and this was a good thing. She was their little bundle of joy. Having a child was tough but it turns out they were both good at being parents.

But Brooke and Dean decided that one kid was enough for them. Brooke had to go through the pains of child birth so Dean volunteered to get a vasectomy, it was the least he could do.

Without the risk of another pregnancy Dean and Brooke’s sex life was good, not as heated with a child around but they made due with the limited alone time they had together.

Taylor grew up looking like the spitting image of Brooke. Dean was very protective over her naturally as her father. Taylor was very sporty growing up, always playing softball and soccer in addition she was very intelligent, top of her class. Dean and Brooke did a really good job raising her, possible too strict at times. Considering Dean and Brooke’s sexual past it may come to a surprise that they forbid Taylor from having a boyfriend until she turned 18, a fact Taylor wouldn’t forget.

Between sports and academics, Taylor didn’t really have any time for boys anyway. She was a Senior is high school getting ready for graduation soon. She was undecided on what college to go to, she received many offers from prestigious schools for athletics and for academics, she had a tough decision to make.

Taylor’s 18th birthday rolled around and she didn’t forget the promise that was made to her. Dean also didn’t forget about that promise either, he was dreading the day his daughter would start dating. Dean still saw her a his little baby girl.

Taylor blew out her candles on her cake closing her eyes and making a wish. “Happy Birthday sweetie!” Brooke said. “Happy Birthday honey!” Dean said. Taylor smiled down at her cake. It was just the three of them celebrating for now, Taylor would be having friends come over later to celebrate as well.

“So what did you wish for?” Dean asked Taylor. She giggled and said, “Dad! You know if I say then it won’t come true!” Brooke gave Dean a playful punch, “Duh!” They all shared a laugh. Taylor got a little serious, “Mom, Dad. Can I ask you something?” Brooke answered, “Sure honey, what is it?”

“Now that I’m 18, can I have a boyfriend?” Taylor asked, her hands held together as if she was begging. Brooke and Dean looked at each other, their little girl was growing up and they couldn’t stop her anymore. They have sheltered her for probably way too long. Brooke and Dean looked back at Taylor, Brooke spoke for them, “Of course honey, that was the promise.” Dean’s heart sank, he could only protect Taylor for so long.

Taylor jumped up with glee, “Thank you, thank you!” She ran around the table and hugged Brooke and then Dean. Dean held on a little longer, his little girl seemingly to grow into a full blown adult in his grasp. “I’m going to get ready!” Taylor left to go upstairs to get ready for her birthday party. “But no sex until marriage!” Dean yelled at her. Taylor didn’t respond probably out of embarrassment.

Dean and Brooke looked at each other and sighed. “We both knew this day would come,” Dean said. Brooke laughed at him, “You’re overreacting, it’ll be fine, she’s a good smart girl, she’ll be responsible.” Brooke didn’t think Taylor getting a boyfriend was as big of a deal as Dean did. Dean being a guy had first hand knowledge of how they think and how all 18 year olds think about sex, he couldn’t bare the thought of his daughter having sex.