The Whittaker Saga

As the year nears its end, it's time for Ken to turn 25. He doesn't throw a big party, but he does invite his parents, Susan and Carl over to his apartment for pizza and hanging out. To mark the occasion he's gotten a new haircut and some new clothes that he feels more fits a grown man and the new decade. Susan is a bit nervous about what Ken might have told his parents about her and Tony, but while he might not approve of her actions, he has enough decency to keep the knowledge to himself. Knowing how close he is to his mother, Susan is grateful. Overall, it's an nice if a bit quiet celebration. David mutters a bit about the lack of proper food, and reminds his son that he could have made him something decent, but Ken doesn't seem to mind. "It's just pizza, dad. It won't kill you to eat it once." David knows enough not to offer his son cooking lessons. It's a passion Ken has never shared with him. Too much like his mother. In San Myshuno, Beth...

For years, Arthur has been working towards one single goal. To see the rockets he helped design and build reach the moon. For years, there has been successes and disappointments, sorrows and joys - but nothing can compare to the feeling of seeing all his hard work finally come to fruition as it's time for the US to land on the moon. With other missions, Arthur has been following the event from Edwards control room, but this time Edwards is not one of the contact stations, so Arthur gets the rare opportunity to watch events unfold on TV, together with his family. They've gathered everyone in the house, the chairs are moved to stand in front of the TV, the dining table turned into a buffet table as everyone gathers in the living room, plates in their knees as they watch events unfold. There is talking, comments and a lot of shushing when the commenters speak, as children and adults alike are glued to the events on the screen. For Arthur, it's a nervous day, especially at touc...