[ WP ] You wear a watch that does not work .

“ But why wear it if it doesn ’ t work? ” 
 
 I laughed softly. My son, Jake, was always curious. 
 
 “ It ’ s very important to me. It ’ s been passed through generations. My father was given it by his father, and my father gave it to me. ” 
 
 “ And it will be mine? ” 
 
 “ Yes it will, but not for a while. When you get older I ’ ll give it to you. ” 
 
 “ But dad, I ’ m already 9! ” 
 
 “ Which is 12 years too young. Now go play with your friends, I need to help your mother with dinner. ” 
 
 Jake lept off my lap and ran outside.I got up from the chair and walked into the kitchen. Kathrine was making my favorite meal, steak and mashed potatos. I had gotten a promotion at work, and this was our celebration dinner. She looked at me and smiled as I entered. 
 
 “ Can you make the potatos? I ’ m a little tied up. ” 
 
 I nod and start working. I was happy to be working side by side with Katherine. We loved it when we cooked together. We fooled around in the kitchen as we prepared the dinner, playfully bumping into each other. When dinner was done, I set the table as Kathrine called Jake back home. I heard him come running into the house, his voice was ecstatic. 
 
 “ Mom! I caught a snake in Mike ’ s yard! It was so small! ” 
 
 “ Thats nice Jake, now go wash your hands and sit down. ” 
 
 Katherine walked back into the dining room with a small grin. Jake burst into the room as soon as Katherine sat down. 
 
 “ Dad! I caught a snake! ” 
 
 “ I heard, that ’ s awesome! ” 
 
 We started eating. It was delicious, everything was perfectly cooked. After dinner, I played some ball with Jake outside. When Jake went to bed, Katherine and I cuddled on the couch and watched a great new movie. We went up to bed, and I reflected on the perfect day. I had gotten a promotion, had a perfect dinner, played with Jake, and spent some quality time with Katherine. I smiled to myself, great days like this don ’ t happen everyday. I picked up my watch from the bedside table and turned back the time. 
 
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